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HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her response. I have to say that I still have concerns about non-regression. If it works for the Environment Act, I do not understand why it…18 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill18 Jul 2023HANSARDAnimals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Black of Brentwood, for his excellent and thorough introduction of the Bill to your Lordships’ House, as well as Angela Richardson MP for…14 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill13 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, we have one amendment in this group, on the fair funding review. The review document was first published some time ago, back in December 2017. We are concerned that…13 Jul 2023HANSARDDomestic Animals: WelfareMy Lords, while much online animal torture content originates from abroad, some appalling photos and videos shared on social media platforms involve the abuse of domestic animals…13 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I shall be very brief. I want to express our support for the amendments of the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, and to reiterate our concerns around audit and Oflog and how…13 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill13 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, my Amendment 36 is designed to provide clarity over the future relationships, roles and responsibilities of elected mayors and police and crime commissioners. The number…13 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her response. I beg leave to withdraw my amendment.13 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, one thing that we have heard in the debates in Committee and today is that councillors are a vital part of our local democracy; they represent the needs of their…13 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillWe have talked about having the same as here. We all meet together, but other people can come in.13 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillI thank the Minister for his response. However, I would like to make a couple of points. I do not think he has addressed the fact that we still have this huge issue of funding not…13 Jul 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized HousebuildersMy Lords, securing planning permission is the major barrier to growth, according to 93% of SME builders. The Minister has mentioned the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill a couple…12 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillI want to ask for clarification. The test is to carry out a consultation. When the Secretary of State takes that consultation with the local community into account, can he make a…11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillBefore the Minister sits down, if the policies have been rural-proofed, what happened to the metrics? Clearly, they have not been rural-proofed. I raised public transport, which I…11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillWe are finishing at the end of this group.11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I have one amendment in this group, Amendment 12. It asks for an evaluation of progress towards each mission from an independent advisory council, to include the…11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, this is a short group with just my Amendment 18 in it. I have laid this amendment to probe the reports that the department, DLUHC, now requires Treasury consent for its…11 Jul 2023