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HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, we are in the final stretch, and I will not be at all insulted if people choose to vacate at this stage of proceedings, recognising that we are past the usual hour. But…01 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillThe reason I know so much about this and there was a debate on the national networks is that I kicked off a hell of a fuss and the Leader of the House then pledged that the…17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI appreciate that, and I have not seen it in my inbox, but I am referring to Minister Pennycook making a pledge to write in Committee in the Commons. I am not aware that has ever…17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I am delighted to be in Committee. I agree with the impact of these clauses in consideration of future judicial decisions. It matters because there has been a trend in…17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, my Amendments 10 to 16 are in this group. These are more about Clause 2, so the officials decided to group them together. On Amendment 8, I respect the former Minister’s…17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I was astonished when I saw Amendment 52, but I will start briefly with Amendment 47. As my noble friend Lord Banner pointed out, this is just about being fair to…17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI am not moving Amendment 46A, although I would like to speak to the Minister about this, because I am not overly satisfied and may seek to bring the amendment back on Report.17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I will speak particularly to my Amendment 46A, which is a good example of trying to knit the Bill together. We are trying to speed up aspects of planning decisions on…17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I put my name to several of my noble friend’s amendments and I agree pretty much with every word she just said. I made my main points in the previous group.17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I will speak to this group of amendments. My noble friend Lady McIntosh of Pickering degrouped some of her amendments. Because I signed some of them, there is a risk…17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI thank the Minister for her comprehensive response. On Amendment 19, I gently say that it would be “within” three months, so ideally it could be within a day—however, I do not…17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillWith Amendment 17 I will also debate Amendments 18 to 23 in my name. These have been described as a “redirection”; I am not exactly sure what that means, but there is a theme that…17 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill17 Jul 2025HANSARDElectricity Capacity (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025My Lords, I have a couple of quick questions for the Minister. I completely understand why trying to move off gas is a clear policy of the Government, as reaffirmed in its recent…16 Jul 2025HANSARDElectricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2025My Lords, these regulations come about as a consequence of a consultation. Unusually, it was only a four-week consultation, which is not unprecedented but surprising, especially…16 Jul 2025HANSARDElectricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2025I asked the Minister two specific questions about the number of rural households affected by this change. I appreciate that he may not have that number to hand but I am very happy…16 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Grender, and the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Stirrup. I put my name to Amendment 106 because of my experience in…15 Jul 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I have added my name to Amendment 30, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Goddard of Stockport, which builds on something that I raised in Committee. I have been asked to do…14 Jul 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillThe Minister was very helpful in saying who he felt would be in the scope of other people to be specified—the partner or somebody involved in surrogacy. He has not talked about…14 Jul 2025