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HANSARDPlastic PollutionI can confirm to the noble Lord that I have had exactly those sorts of conversations with some supermarkets. There are certain items that they say they need to wrap in…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI thank the noble Lords, Lord Blencathra and Lord Roborough, and the noble Baroness, Lady Coffey, for their amendments, which all address the consultation requirements for EDPs.…15 Sept 2025HANSARDFree-Range Poultrymeat Marketing Standards (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 1 July be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 10 September.15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Parminter, for so ably introducing Amendment 242, tabled by the noble Earl, Lord Russell, and the noble Viscount, Lord Trenchard, for…15 Sept 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastic Pollution TreatyThe important thing is to make sure that we look at the pollution that plastic causes and the types of plastic that are most polluting. That is fundamentally what the debate is…11 Sept 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastic Pollution TreatyAs I said, we are looking at all options, but we want to have a treaty that is going to make the biggest difference. The noble Lord is absolutely right in saying that we have a…11 Sept 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastic Pollution TreatyThe noble Baroness’s last point was the main point—getting everybody back to the table. If we are to make a real difference globally, we need those countries with us to appreciate…11 Sept 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastic Pollution TreatyOn the first part of the question, the INC has been adjourned; it will be resumed at a later date, at a time to be agreed. We remain steadfast in our commitment. We think that it…11 Sept 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastic Pollution TreatyAs I mentioned, we are keeping all options on the table. Our priority at the moment is to try to move forward with all the countries, because that is what will make the biggest…11 Sept 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastic Pollution TreatyMy Lords, the UK is a founding member of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution and a strong proponent for an ambitious global treaty. At the negotiations in August,…11 Sept 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastic Pollution TreatyThe noble Lord makes a really important point. We have to continue to reduce our own plastic use in this country. Whereas recycling is important, if you do not have to use it in…11 Sept 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastic Pollution TreatyThe noble Baroness is right: microplastics and forever chemicals are of increasing concern. One thing we pushed for in the treaty was the inclusion of microplastics to reduce and…11 Sept 2025HANSARDFree-Range Poultrymeat Marketing Standards (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025My Lords, these regulations were laid before this House on 1 July 2025. Today is Back British Farming Day, and this instrument seeks to do just that: back our free-range poultry…10 Sept 2025HANSARDWarm Home Discount (Amendment) Regulations 2025That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 19 June be approved. Relevant document: 30th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…10 Sept 2025HANSARDFree-Range Poultrymeat Marketing Standards (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Free-Range Poultrymeat Marketing Standards (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025.10 Sept 2025HANSARDFree-Range Poultrymeat Marketing Standards (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025I thank noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. I know it has not been a very long debate, but I thank noble Lords for their support, because this is an important…10 Sept 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillMy Lords, I thank the honourable Member for Winchester, Dr Danny Chambers, as others have, for introducing this important Bill in the other place, and the noble Lord, Lord Trees,…05 Sept 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillMy Lords, I thank the honourable Member for Chester South and Eddisbury for introducing this important Bill in the other place and for taking it through so eloquently. I express…05 Sept 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillI am happy to take these issues away. At the moment, it covers grazing land. The definition of grazing land is something, again, that the courts can look at. Perhaps we can…05 Sept 2025HANSARDWarm Home Discount (Amendment) Regulations 2025I am sure that we can comb through Hansard and make sure that proper, detailed information is provided to the noble Baroness on the issues that she raised. This scheme has been…03 Sept 2025