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HANSARDStrait of Hormuz: Merchant ShippingMy Lords, on the “Today” programme I heard an American former defence expert saying that the US-Iran war had got to such a point that the only thing for the Americans to do was to…20 Jul 2026HANSARDCohabitation Rights Bill [HL]My Lords, I am very happy often to bow to the expertise of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Garnier. It is unnecessary for him to be quite so polite about me, although I am…17 Jul 2026HANSARDFarming Practices: Sustainable Farming IncentiveWhat are the Government doing to encourage food production?13 Jul 2026HANSARDEuropean Entry and Exit SystemA few months ago I flew to Málaga, where they had decided not to apply the new system. Is it possible to persuade the EU to put off the system until October?09 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum: AppealsIf I may add to the questions on training, will the new people working have some training on genuine cases of modern slavery and human trafficking?29 Jun 2026HANSARDClergy Conduct MeasureMy Lords, I will speak to the report that I seek leave to present to the House, as chairman of the Ecclesiastical Committee. I will leave the answers to the noble Baroness, Lady…24 Jun 2026HANSARDTransnational Marriage AbandonmentCan I raise with the Minister another group of very disadvantaged women: those who come from overseas to marry somebody in this country? They go through a religious marriage, very…18 Jun 2026HANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkMy Lords, I live in Devon, partly, and I have owned Dartmoor ponies, although I do not, unfortunately, live on Dartmoor. Is not one of problems that Natural England wants to…18 Jun 2026HANSARDThames WaterLike many other people in this House, I am a Thames Water consumer, so I am particularly interested in this discussion. Will whoever takes over from Ofwat have the power to…17 Jun 2026HANSARDRussian Shadow FleetWhen the Department for Transport decides what to do, will we be told?16 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic ResponseYes.01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesIn the light of the various issues that have been raised today, can the Minister say whether the Government would reconsider, and possibly put some amendments to, the Bill?01 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic ResponseWhat are the Government doing about small nuclear plants?01 Jun 2026HANSARDRetirement and Participation CommitteeMy Lords, I should like to add my sorrow at the retirement of the noble Lord, Lord Hennessy. He will be sadly missed. I strongly oppose the current proposals of the Government in…18 May 2026HANSARDEU-UK SPS Agreement: Food-related StandardsCan the Minister say what the Government are doing to improve food production within the United Kingdom?18 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I should like to add my sorrow at the retirement of the noble Lord, Lord Hennessy. He will be sadly missed. I strongly oppose the current proposals of the Government in…18 May 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I put down one amendment and did not speak to it. I do not like the Bill—everyone knows that—but I was working, and trying very hard, to get it to Third Reading. I am…24 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI come at this from a somewhat naive point of view perhaps, but I cannot understand, having heard the Minister, why on earth the Government have not done it already.22 Apr 2026HANSARDSouthport Inquiry: Prevent ProgrammeMy Lords, while the Government are considering the Fulford report and what they should be doing next, will they have something and somebody in place to take decisions if this…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, the Government are clearly very well meaning. They are very strong on discussion but weak on action. It is very sad that they should be so weak, and I strongly support…16 Apr 2026