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HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Kirkhope. I support the proposal from the noble Lord, Lord Grayling, of a targeted consultation with local communities.…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, there is much in this civil aviation Bill that is sensible and worthy of support across the House. As we have been hearing, aviation remains vital to the United Kingdom,…02 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Kakkar. The health measures outlined in the gracious Speech raise profound questions about the future direction of the…20 May 2026HANSARDKnife CrimeWill the Minister comment on the fact that it seems that some of these youngsters are putting in orders with companies that are not asking enough questions of the people who are…15 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to participate in this important debate and a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay, and her excellent speech. I would like to add my…19 Sept 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Earl, Lord Russell. I was a smoker for about 50 years or so and gave up seven years ago. If I am honest, it was not that hard. I do…23 Apr 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Kennedy. I congratulate our four new colleagues who made such excellent maiden speeches today: the noble Lord, Lord…27 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow my noble friend Lord Howard. I am delighted to participate in this important debate. I should say straightaway that I am absolutely opposed to…06 Jan 2025HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I welcome the noble Lords, Lord Hanson and Lord Timpson, to their ministerial posts and congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Timpson, and my noble friend Lord Goodman on…24 Jul 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure and an honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Thurlow. The Government’s Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill is certainly attracting support and high…27 Mar 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate the noble and learned Lord, Lord Burnett, and my noble friend Lord Houchen on their excellent maiden speeches, and my old and noble friend Lord Bailey,…08 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I think we can all agree that this is a complicated and contentious issue that generates strong views. But maybe we can start with a part of the Bill on which there…10 May 2023HANSARDYoung Female Racing DriversCan my noble friend assure me that the Government will do all that they can, in the light of the fact that women are increasingly successful in the world of racing, to encourage…18 Apr 2023HANSARDSchool Buildings: Risk of CollapsingMy Lords, will my noble friend explain to the House what her department is doing to understand the condition and safety risks in our school buildings and how the department plans…07 Feb 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I start by thanking noble Lords for the wonderfully warm welcome they have given me since I arrived here just a few weeks ago. It has meant a great deal to me. My…06 Feb 2023