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HANSARDGlobal Biodiversity Loss and National SecurityMy Lords, I regard environmental horticulture as a vital stakeholder in all this. Does the noble Baroness agree, and if so, can she put some pressure on Defra to think the same…23 Feb 2026HANSARDRoyal Navy: CaribbeanMy Lords, does the naval ship that is out there still carry a contingent of US Coastguard forces, as it did when I was on a similar ship many years ago as a member of the Armed…09 Feb 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I am obliged to remind the Committee that, if there were to be a Division in the Chamber, we will adjourn for 10 minutes. It seems highly unlikely.26 Jan 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I issue the standard warning that, if there is a Division in the Chamber, we immediately adjourn for 10 minutes.14 Jan 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, this seems an appropriate moment to have a short break before I call the next business—but not while I am still on my feet.15 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillBefore I call Motion D1, I should alert the House to a typographical error in Amendment 72P. The reference to “page 37” should be to “page 87”. If the amendment is agreed to, it…10 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillI am sorry. It cannot be withdrawn, because the noble Lord has made a speech. I must put the question.10 Dec 2025HANSARDWelfare of Domestic AnimalsMy Lords, I am much concerned by a piece of legislation passed by this Government that would ban the introduction of animals with mutilations that would be illegal if carried out…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWater and Sewerage Companies: Statutory ConsulteesIs it correct that the Government’s housebuilding target can be reached only if flood plains are used for building—and is that not a practice to be deprecated?20 Nov 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, there is a Division in the Chamber, in which case we would normally adjourn for 10 minutes. If it seems that there are back-to-back Divisions, I think it would be more…11 Nov 2025HANSARDAccidental Prison ReleasesMy Lords, could I offer a revolutionary thought? Are we not sending too many people to prison who would be better off dealt with in some other way, particularly those who have…10 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillFor clarification, it is the Minister, with the lead amendment, who must now seek to press his amendment, if he so wishes.05 Nov 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, we have another Division, so the Committee is again suspended for 10 minutes.27 Oct 2025HANSARDCompanies (Directors’ Report) (Payment Reporting) Regulations 2025My Lords, a Division has been called. The Committee will suspend for 10 minutes.15 Oct 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillOh, they are in the same group. It is not my afternoon, is it? Pray continue.14 Oct 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, before we turn to Motion B, I remind your Lordships that, during a Division in particular, I need a clear sight of the clerk at all times. It is therefore strictly…14 Oct 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, forgive me for interrupting, but we were on Motion B and I was under the impression that the noble Lord wanted to speak on Motion B, but it appears that he has gone to…14 Oct 2025HANSARDDeforestationMy Lords, while I greatly welcome the Minister’s wish to increase tree cover, what steps are being taken to make sure that this is done sensitively and that appropriate types of…17 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I support most warmly all of the amendments in this group; I believe that they are very important indeed. Approaching it as they do from slightly different points of…09 Sept 2025HANSARDAnimals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023My Lords—01 Sept 2025