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HANSARDLive Animals: Export BanMy Lords, my noble friend has managed to assuage my wrath, for the time being. That is probably very unkind, because in the past I think he has been more the messenger than the…10 Jul 2023HANSARDFarm Animal WelfareMy Lords—26 Jun 2023HANSARDFarm Animal WelfarePerhaps I may take issue with my noble friend about the export of animals for slaughter, which has been a concern of mine for more years than I now care to remember. This is a…26 Jun 2023HANSARDHunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillMy Lords, I declare my animal welfare interests as set out on the register. It will therefore be no surprise to know that I warmly welcome the opportunity to take the Bill through…16 Jun 2023HANSARDHunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.16 Jun 2023HANSARDHunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillMy Lords, I have been called many things in my time, but to be referred to as a neocolonialist is a new one for me. I would have thought it would be applied more appropriately…16 Jun 2023HANSARDHunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillI have no knowledge of ecotourism. My concern was that they were being forcibly evicted from their land in a way they did not wish. Beyond that I cannot comment. I can see that…16 Jun 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I have to give the usual notice that if there is a Division in the Chamber, which seems unlikely, this Committee will adjourn immediately for 10 minutes.24 May 2023HANSARDWar Widows’ and Widowers’ PensionsMy Lords, I declare my interest as president of the War Widows’ Association.18 May 2023HANSARDWar Widows’ and Widowers’ PensionsWhile the ex gratia payment falls short of the full restitution of a war widow’s pension, which they would ideally like, it would be churlish indeed not to welcome most warmly…18 May 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I must issue the usual warning, although it may well not be needed, that if there is a Division in the House this Committee will adjourn immediately for 10 minutes.03 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillThe noble Baroness, Lady Harris of Richmond, is taking part remotely. I invite her to speak.15 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillAmendment 168 is the lead amendment; the other amendments are grouped with it. People can debate any amendment within the group.07 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillIt is in order to speak to any amendments in the group.07 Mar 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I start with the usual warning: if there is a Division in the Chamber, we will adjourn immediately and resume after 10 minutes.07 Mar 2023HANSARDEmployment: Disabled PeopleMy Lords, several gardening charities do wonderful work with people with disabilities, whether mental or otherwise. Would my noble friend look at the opportunities that are…06 Mar 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI am sorry; time is now up.28 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, I think that concludes the time for questions, unless the House decides otherwise.28 Feb 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber, the Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes.25 Jan 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, which seems unlikely, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells ring and come back after 10…23 Jan 2023