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HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillMy Lords, this Bill, introduced by the noble Baroness, Lady Coffey, offers us an excellent opportunity to modernise legislation which has been left standing for far too long,…05 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, the three amendments in my name in this group are particularly focused on the pressing issue of flood risk. I thank other noble Lords who have tabled amendments in this…04 Sept 2025HANSARDAnimals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023My Lords, is the Minister aware of media reports suggesting that this appalling practice is on the increase? In the light of that, what urgent support and guidance can she provide…01 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, as we consider the challenge of water security, we all feel the urgency. Demand is rising, our climate is changing and not a single new major reservoir has been…24 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, these Benches support the amendment moved by the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, and thank him for raising this. We also thank him for tabling this amendment in good time so…24 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights Bill15 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillThere are three amendments in my name in this group, and I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Coffey, and the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Stirrup, for putting their names to…15 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have participated. There is no doubt on these Benches about the sincerity of the intentions of Minister John Healey. However, we believe that…15 Jul 2025HANSARDForest Risk CommoditiesMy Lords, she cannot point to a timetable, but after three years of delay, can the Minister point to any government analysis that quantifies the environmental cost of this…08 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I have added my name to this amendment in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Kennedy of Cradley, and am absolutely delighted to support it. We spoke about this in…07 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 90 and 93 in the name of my noble friend Lady Thornhill, who, unfortunately, cannot be here. These are thoughtful and constructive proposals…07 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for participating in this short but sweet debate on a very important issue. I particularly welcome the reiteration of the application of the…07 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights Bill07 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I rise to move Amendment 56 on behalf of my noble friend Lord Tope, who, regrettably, is unable to be with us today. This amendment would require landlords to grant…07 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillIt is my understanding that student groups are happy with this amendment and against the blanket use of guarantors. The current use of guarantors is, I am afraid, a proxy for…07 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendment 74 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Best, noting that it is signed by my noble friend Lady Thornhill. This is a characteristic amendment…07 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Carrington, for bringing what is a quite small technical issue, even if there are many amendments related to it, particularly regarding…01 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, we support the amendments in this group concerning rent affordability, a matter that strikes at the heart of the lived reality of millions of tenants. We welcome the…01 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillI thank the noble Lord. On Amendments 10 and 12, we on these Benches are concerned that they technically widen the scope beyond where we are comfortable. However, regarding…01 Jul 2025HANSARDFood AllergensIf the FSA has pushed for compulsory written allergen information on menus, as it appears to have, is this not too long a wait for the Government to carry out an assessment? Also,…26 Jun 2025