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HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register, particularly as co-chair of Peers for the Planet. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to this suite of…31 Jan 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords: AppointmentsMy Lords, the Minister said that neither this Prime Minister nor his predecessors had committed themselves to implementing the Burns report. That, of course, is factually…24 Jan 2022HANSARDState Pension AgeI am grateful to the noble Lord and declare my interests as set out in the register. Referring to the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Lilley, does the Minister agree that the…18 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 15 I will speak also to Amendments 43, 101 and 153 in my name. I also support Amendments 201 and 210 in the name of my noble friend Lord Stevens of…13 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care Bill13 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I am extremely grateful to all Members who contributed to this debate, which got slightly more feisty than I expected it to do in some areas. I am sure that the…13 Jan 2022HANSARDNet-zero Test for New PoliciesMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. I am grateful to the Minister for that Answer, but it is very similar to the Answer he gave me some months ago when I…11 Jan 2022HANSARDNet-zero Test for New PoliciesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the letter from the Confederation of British Industry, Trades Union Congress and others, to the Prime Minister on…11 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations 2021My Lords, I was interested in the comments we have just heard from the noble Lord, Lord Hannan of Kingsclere, and slightly surprised at how much of his speech I agreed with—in the…15 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine DonationsMy Lords, this country is in the midst of a damaging and costly response to a new variant of Covid-19. If we are to avoid a constant stream of disruptions of this sort, is it not…14 Dec 2021HANSARDDrax Wood PelletsThe Minister mentioned the contracts for difference, which include onshore wind. As he knows from the Bill that we discussed two Fridays ago, there are still planning issues with…13 Dec 2021HANSARDOnshore Wind Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.19 Nov 2021HANSARDOnshore Wind Bill [HL]If the noble Lord will forgive me, the Bill states that it applies to England and Wales. I am advised by the Table Office and the Public Bill Office that this is a…19 Nov 2021HANSARDOnshore Wind Bill [HL]My Lords, I am extremely grateful to everyone who has taken part in the debate on the Bill. Normally on these occasions, we say that we are grateful to everyone, including the…19 Nov 2021HANSARDOnshore Wind Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare my interest as co-chair of Peers for the Planet and thank everyone who has put down their name to speak in today’s debate. I also express my gratitude to…19 Nov 2021HANSARDClimate Change: COP 26My Lords, I declare my interest as co-chair of Peers for the Planet,. After the speech of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Exeter, I hope we may recruit him to the group.…18 Nov 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: Appointments ProcessMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, was absolutely right when he said that the work of this House creates great respect both internationally and nationally. But that respect…18 Nov 2021HANSARDHereditary Peers: By-electionsMy Lords, the work of this House, as shown on the Environment Bill this week, is greatly valued and respected, but we lose that respect because of the deep and profound concerns…10 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, this amendment is in my name and those of the noble Baronesses, Lady Cumberlege and Lady Brinton, and the noble Lord, Lord Pannick. I am grateful to all of them for…03 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill03 Nov 2021