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HANSARDMarine Protected Areas: Bottom TrawlingThe noble Lord makes some really important and sensible points. The reason we are doing it site-specific and tailored is to ensure that we limit fishing only where genuinely…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMarine Protected Areas: Bottom TrawlingPerhaps my noble friend would like to answer the question. I know the noble Baroness feels passionately about this. I am very glad that she decided not to be rude about No. 10. We…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMarine Protected Areas: Bottom TrawlingI am very happy to congratulate David Attenborough, whether we bring in a ban or not. He has been an extraordinary champion for our environment over many years, and I am sure we…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMarine Protected Areas: Bottom TrawlingMy Lords, the consultation on the latest round of proposed by-laws to introduce restrictions on bottom trawling in 41 marine protected areas resulted in a very large number of…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMarine Protected Areas: Bottom TrawlingI agree with the noble Baroness that this is a serious issue that we need to move on as soon as we can. We have proposed that we will do this by the end of the year. The big issue…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMarine Protected Areas: Bottom TrawlingI assure my noble friend that Ministers meet regularly across government and with devolved Governments on how to ensure that we have a thriving, sustainable fishing industry right…15 Apr 2026HANSARDConservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026My Lords, I was just finishing talking about questions on guidance. On the last point on that, whether the guidance would be reviewed, I can confirm that it will be reviewed and…13 Apr 2026HANSARDConservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026I thank the noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. I will try to be brief because we have some votes coming up fairly soon. I will write to noble Lords on anything I have…13 Apr 2026HANSARDConservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026My Lords, these regulations were laid before the House on 26 February. This Government are committed to delivering the clean power mission, which is central to strengthening the…13 Apr 2026HANSARDConservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026That the Grand Committee do consider the Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026. Relevant document: 55th Report from the Secondary…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTrail-huntingI live in a very rural community and always have done, and we have plenty of options for things to do in the winter that do not involve supporting hunts. If it is a particular…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTrail-huntingAs I said, this is a manifesto commitment and it is my responsibility to deliver it. On the other concerns that my noble friend raised, we will start the consultation soon. I…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTrail-huntingIt is also important to stress that, if there is a law, people should obey it.18 Mar 2026HANSARDTrail-huntingI warmly welcome the noble and learned Baroness back to her place—it really is a pleasure to see her. She is absolutely right: pitching for legislation is great fun in every…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTrail-huntingMy Lords, the consultation has been designed to be open-handed and fair, so that all concerns, from both sides of the argument, can be heard and fully taken into account as we…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTrail-huntingMy Lords, the Government are committed to enacting a ban on trail-hunting, in line with our manifesto commitment, and will shortly be launching a consultation to seek views on how…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTrail-huntingDo not open that Pandora’s box—that is what I would say to the noble Baroness. More seriously, I know that there are concerns on both sides. This is a polarising debate, with…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTrail-huntingI commend the noble Lord on his earlier fitness—I do not know if he still carries it out. It is important to stress that there are no plans to include other activities, such as…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTrail-huntingI reassure the noble Baroness and all noble Lords that, when I look at future policy and legislation as part of my role as a Minister, it is incredibly important that everything…18 Mar 2026HANSARDSustainable Farming Incentive: Small FarmsI am beginning to wish I lived in Norfolk so that I could come—it is a long way from Cumbria. I reassure the right reverend Prelate that one of the things we have been working…11 Mar 2026