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HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her constructive comments in the debate. I think we all want to find proportionate ways to stop 30 million birds a year being killed on our…03 Nov 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, we should make our homes and houses and gardens as supportive to the lives of other species as is feasible, especially where the solutions are so low-cost. I was very…29 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, given the time, I will be brief. I support Amendment 130 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Willis; that is because I went to some of the very useful briefings on…29 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI rise briefly, because I spoke already on these matters on Amendment 130. All the concerns that I had about the scientific evidence and its basis are covered very nicely in this…29 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I will speak specifically to Amendment 84, to which I have added my name, although I support many of the amendments in this group. We know how important public green…27 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I also support all the amendments in this group, which I think would support the Government’s stated aim to help nature in this Bill by making sure that the places that…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I speak in support of Amendments 152ZA and 261A in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Hodgson of Abinger. She and the Animal Sentience Committee raise the important…11 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I support the amendments in this group. I declare my interest as the owner of a listed building and thank the Heritage Alliance for its briefings. Other noble Lords have…24 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, the fact that we are facing increasing demands on our infrastructure and living in one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world shows that we need to plan our…25 Jun 2025HANSARDCraft Industry: SupportMy Lords, I will also speak about the crisis approaching us in building craftsmanship. Here we are, in this temple of British craftsmanship—we are very proud of its history—yet we…12 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I have kept my contributions to a minimum during ping-pong, and I will do so again today. However, I must voice my frustration at hearing the Government, here and in the…11 Jun 2025HANSARDComplications from Abortions (Annual Report) Bill [HL]My Lords, as part of my work in Cambridge, which is in my register of interests, I was involved, and still am, in the making of decision aids to help NHS patients make decisions…06 Jun 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I have added my name to Amendment 222, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill. This Bill is very big and has wide-ranging impacts. Some are certainly planned,…14 May 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak briefly on the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron. I will be brief partly because it is such a simple amendment: it would just put the principle…12 May 2025HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025My Lords, my career has been in the communication of science and evidence, helping to give people the information that they need and want to make decisions. There have been 25…06 May 2025HANSARDEngineering Biology (Science and Technology Committee Report)My Lords, I join others in congratulating the committee on tackling this important and scientifically very exciting topic. However, as the noble Baroness, Lady Neuberger, pointed…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) BillMy Lords, I speak very briefly to my Amendment 2. Clause 3(4) makes it clear that the Secretary of State has power to enter premises and make orders on the premises, but the…12 Apr 2025HANSARDFood, Diet and Obesity Committee ReportMy Lords, I listened to all the oral evidence to this inquiry while making it into a podcast. It was shocking, depressing and inspiring. We have already heard the shocking part:…28 Mar 2025HANSARDNHS England UpdateMy Lords, since NHS Digital was merged with NHS England, NHS England staff have been running absolutely critical data and digital infrastructure. During this period of…19 Mar 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak very briefly to Amendment 26, to which I have added my name. Period products are currently regulated in the UK only under the General Product Safety…26 Feb 2025