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HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, I declare my interests regarding malaria and neglected tropical diseases, as set out in the register. The UK has led globally in these two areas in the fight against…24 Jun 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, the Government have had an awfully long time to dot the “i”s and cross the “t”s. When the MRC research first came out, my children were the age that my grandchildren are…23 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. In response to my noble friend Lord Judge, the Minister said that the department was taking legal advice. Can he give…10 Jun 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Carbon EmissionsMy Lords, I return to the issue of decarbonising homes. Does the Minister accept that public confidence and engagement have been damaged by the failure of several schemes,…07 Jun 2021HANSARDClimate Change: TargetsMy Lords, I declare my interest as co-chair of Peers for the Planet and add my congratulations to the noble Baroness, Lady Sheehan, on her ongoing work in this area. This week we…27 May 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. Will the Minister tell me what specific action the Government are undertaking to mobilise delivery of the commitment…27 May 2021HANSARDCOP 26My Lords, continuing the financial theme, I declare my interest as co-chair of Peers for the Planet. Has the Minister seen the report published today showing that, if the UK…25 May 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote Participation and Hybrid SittingsMy Lords, I am grateful to the Leader of the House and her colleagues around the House for arranging today’s debate. It is a privilege to be the first of around 80 Back-Bench…20 May 2021HANSARDSize of the House of LordsMy Lords, the Minister has repeated the Government’s desire not to have piecemeal reform, but does he not accept that the only progress that has been made in your Lordships’ House…18 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I declare my interest as co-chair of Peers for the Planet. Last week, in a speech setting out the Government’s objectives for COP 26 in November, Alok Sharma,…17 May 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, I declare the interests that I have set out in the register. The devastating human costs of the Government’s decision to renege on their manifesto commitment to maintain…28 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Development Assistance: BudgetMy Lords, I declare my interest on malaria and neglected tropical diseases as set out in the register. Does the Minister accept that in-year cuts are particularly damaging and…27 Apr 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, the Minister will understand the frustration in the House at the repeated delays in implementing a policy that has the opportunity substantially to reduce the scale of…26 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Development Assistance: Budgets and AwardsMy Lords, I declare my registered interests in malaria and neglected tropical diseases. Both these areas are already feeling the devastating effects of cuts in UK funding, for…22 Apr 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Carbon EmissionsMy Lords, I declare my interest as a co-chair of Peers for the Planet and echo the words of previous speakers in congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Teverson, on his compelling…21 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I remind the House of my interests as co-chair of Peers for the Planet. I have Amendments 22 and 23 in this group and will speak also to the government amendments and…24 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateMy Lords, a descent into a tit-for-tat vaccine war would obviously be disastrous, given the global nature of both vaccine supply chains and the pandemic itself. Given the worrying…22 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I declare my interest as co-chair of Peers for the Planet. Given today’s excellent maiden speeches, I hope that we may even gain a few recruits. I share the…12 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly to Amendment 45, but before I do so, perhaps I may record my concern at the situation described by the noble Baronesses, Lady Campbell, Lady…10 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, it is always fascinating to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes. I certainly do not have her level of expertise in financial institutions but, listening to her, I…01 Mar 2021