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HANSARDGreat British Energy BillI am very happy to have that discussion outside, but I think it is a complete impugnment of all that we did achieve. I assure the noble Baroness that the strategy for our…11 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 40 and 47. I have recent ministerial experience of the Environment Act and the powers available under it, which is why I tabled some Questions…11 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillI support Amendment 1, in the name of my noble friend Lady Noakes. I should declare at this point that I live about five miles away from Sizewell B nuclear power station and one…11 Feb 2025HANSARDPermitted Development Rights (Extension) Bill [HL]My Lords, my attention was attracted to this Bill on the basis of a friend who bought a home and has been doing it up with his wife. They were planning a loft conversion, and to…07 Feb 2025HANSARDSeparation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025My Lords, I made my maiden speech last week simply to make sure that I could speak in today’s debate. I congratulate the Minister on bringing these regulations forward; it is fair…03 Feb 2025HANSARDLow and No-Tax JurisdictionsMy Lords, it is a huge privilege to have been introduced to this House last week, thanks to the recommendation to His Majesty the King by the leader of the Opposition, the right…30 Jan 2025HANSARDLow and No-Tax JurisdictionsI know that I am making my maiden speech in this House perhaps much earlier than the norm. I could say it is because I am interested in the topic, as I worked as a finance…30 Jan 2025HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementI want to thank you, Mr Speaker, for all that you have done in this Parliament. It has been an extraordinary one, given the situation we went through with covid. The way this…24 May 2024HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.24 May 2024HANSARDNational Grid Proposals: North East LincolnshireI am further down the east coast but I recognise the problems my hon. Friend is describing in terms of the impact on north-east Lincolnshire. In Suffolk Coastal—I see that my hon.…23 May 2024HANSARDNational Grid Proposals: North East LincolnshireI greatly appreciate what the Minister is saying. He is showing great wisdom and has grasped all the issues, even though he has been in the role for a relatively short time. There…23 May 2024HANSARD Secure 16 to 19 Academies BillI am conscious that this is a small Bill, but it is an important one. It recognises the need to make sure that the legislation is up to date and does not limit the opportunities…17 May 2024HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillI hear what you say, Mr Deputy Speaker. I think my hon. Friend was getting so passionate about this issue that her intervention may have gone on a little too long, but she is…17 May 2024HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillI agree very much with my hon. Friend, who is right to recognise that. There have been particular concerns since covid that the training of dogs can often be challenging. The NFU…17 May 2024HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. It is pleasure to be able to give a short summary of the Bill. The 1953 Act already provides legislation on the subject,…17 May 2024HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillWith the leave of the House, I wish to respond to the comments made by the shadow Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Croydon North (Steve Reed). I am aware that, in the…17 May 2024HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillI would be happy to do that, but I think Mr Deputy Speaker might say that is out of order while we are discussing specific amendments. I will make sure that I do that on Third…17 May 2024HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillIt is a pleasure to speak to my own Bill. It has its origins in the topics to be considered on the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, but for a variety of reasons, which I expect…17 May 2024HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillI beg to move amendment 1, page 1, line 10, leave out “clarify the penalty that applies” and insert— “increase the penalty that may be imposed”. This amendment is consequential on…17 May 2024HANSARDSpecial Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief BillMy hon. Friend is right to make that point, and a permanent role will continue to bring that focus. As the Bill makes clear, staff and accommodation will be provided when they are…17 May 2024