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HANSARDAnimals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for his clear explanation of this instrument and other Members of this Committee for their enlightening speeches. I welcome the return of the noble…10 Jun 2026HANSARDFarming and Food ProductionMy Lords, does the Minister agree that true food security cannot exist without climate resilience? Considering the recent severe weather disruptions to UK crop yields, will the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDWater CompaniesMy Lords, are the rumours true that the Government will not publish the water Bill until Thames Water is resolved? The company is in breach of its licence conditions by not having…09 Jun 2026HANSARDE-scooters and E-bikesMy Lords, we see a wide- spread issue with gig economy on-demand delivery riders illegally operating private e-scooters on public infrastructure. Will the Government introduce…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSouth East Water: Disruption of SupplyAt what critical point of failure are the Government willing to act in the interests of customers in the South East Water area, who have been failed time and again? Will the…08 Jun 2026HANSARDAccess to Nature Green PaperWill the Minister explain how the Government’s planning reforms will improve access to nature and identify the most nature-deprived communities, given what feels like the absence…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]We will engage with the Bill at every stage, welcome its stated consumer protection goals, test its environmental safeguards, scrutinise its delegated powers and ensure that…02 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, for introducing the Bill. In this debate many Peers have been clear about the strength of our aviation sector. Indeed, it has…02 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a delight to follow the speech of my noble friend Lady Leaman, of Chipping Sodbury. I congratulate her on setting out with her customary clarity the important case…19 May 2026HANSARDEU-UK SPS Agreement: Food-related StandardsMy Lords, how will the Minister ensure that farmers, consumer groups and innovators are not only consulted but that their concerns get to directly shape the final SPS agreement?…18 May 2026HANSARDControl of Trade in Endangered Species (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026I thank the Minister for presenting this statutory instrument with her usual clarity and purpose as we race towards the end of this Session. Everyone should be able to enjoy our…27 Apr 2026HANSARDAgriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026Sorry, I was so fascinated—I was pondering the thought. I thank the Minister for setting out with such clarity this statutory instrument and the noble Lord, Lord Roborough, for…27 Apr 2026HANSARDChemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on these regulations. I thank the Minister for explaining and setting out the statutory instrument with clarity and the noble…27 Apr 2026HANSARDHome Ownership: First-Time BuyersMy Lords, does the Minister agree that a strong mix across all tenures creates a healthy market for first-time buyers? Does she therefore share our disappointment on these Benches…23 Apr 2026HANSARDSustainable Farming Incentive: Flood Prevention and Drought ResilienceMy Lords, will the Government consider adopting the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management’s recommendation requiring large corporates to disclose…23 Apr 2026HANSARDPlastic Pollution ReductionMy Lords, is the Minister aware that eight out of 10 of the top councils for recycling in England are led by the Liberal Democrats? Would it surprise her to learn that Green-led…22 Apr 2026HANSARDFarming Road MapMy Lords, will the Government ensure, as urged by the National Trust, that the Farming and Food Partnership Board includes at least one environmental landowner or NGO, so that the…16 Apr 2026HANSARDMarine Protected Areas: Bottom TrawlingIs the Minister confident that the Government can justify calling these marine protected areas when bottom trawling is still permitted in 90% of them, resulting in 20,000 hours of…15 Apr 2026HANSARDConservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for setting out the statutory instrument. There is no doubt that climate change is an existential threat that demands urgent and transformative…13 Apr 2026HANSARDFlood Detection and Prevention: Technological AssistanceWhat additional steps are the Government taking to ensure that the benefits of new flood technology reach people in rented, social and low-income housing and are not confined to…19 Mar 2026