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HANSARDThames WaterMy Lords, the action by the Secretary of State in her letter is good. I fully support what she wrote regarding this proposition. Without going back on all the leverage, the main…17 Jun 2026HANSARDThames WaterMy Lords, part of the reason why there have not been quite so many new reservoirs in such a long time is that the water industry has got more efficient in its distribution of…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]I am grateful to the Minister for her response. I do not think we can base every decision or amendment on exactly where one lives—recognising that there are parts of the country…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I tabled Amendments 21, 23 and 24. Amendment 21 is designed to try to understand how the Bill works. It is my understanding that there already are regulations on what is…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I have a number of amendments in this group, some of which I have co-signed with the noble Lord, Lord Stoneham of Droxford. I think we were probably both approached by…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I want to hear from the Minister about government Amendment 4, to try to understand a bit more about cohabitees. There are other legal rulings which have been made and I…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, the intention of the Government is to change the discount on right to buy, dropping it from the current 35% rate for houses and 50% for flats all the way down to 5%.…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]I wonder if the noble Baroness realises that we covered Amendment 4 earlier.15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank everybody who has contributed to this important debate. As has been said, the main reason for the Government bringing forward this Bill is to try to stop the…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, in this group I have Amendment 114, which is about freedom of information. I start by commending my noble friend for being forward-thinking in his consideration of AI…15 Jun 2026HANSARDRural EconomyMy Lords, it is great to see my noble friend Lord Roborough back in his place just in time for this important debate. I congratulate my noble friend Lord Fuller on securing it.…11 Jun 2026HANSARDWater CompaniesMy Lords, the Minister was kind enough to reply to my Written Questions about what the Environment Agency in 2021 said was going to be its biggest ever criminal investigation.…09 Jun 2026HANSARDMalvern Hills Bill [HL]Not content.09 Jun 2026HANSARDReforming the Child Maintenance Service (Public Services Committee Report)My Lords, it was a pleasure to be on the committee formulating this report. We were led ably by our chair, the noble Baroness, Lady Morris of Yardley, and it was a pleasure to…08 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseMy Lords, Ministers have brilliant private offices that help them with record-keeping, so the Minister is right to suggest that using WhatsApp is perfectly acceptable. I want to…02 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, there is a lot to welcome in this Bill but I must admit that after Clauses 1 to 4 and Clause 6, I then start to find it concerning. I say that because I am all for…01 Jun 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillAt end insert “, recognising the reports and recommendations of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee and the Constitution Committee.”24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, “The Lord moves in mysterious ways” is a well-known phrase. But today perhaps it is better to say, “The Lords move in mysterious ways”. I came back from the Council of…24 Apr 2026