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HANSARDSocial Energy TariffMy Lords, I declare my interest as a director of Peers for the Planet. Does not the conversation that has just gone around the House illustrate clearly that there are a number of…16 Jun 2025HANSARDDriving Test DelaysMy Lords, the last time we discussed this question in your Lordships’ House, I told the House how I had personal experience from a member of my family on this issue, who paid way…10 Jun 2025HANSARDPlanning Reforms: Energy and Housing CostsMy Lords, I recognise the Minister’s desire not to be technology-specific regarding the new homes building standards. But I wonder whether she agrees with me that by not laying…15 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a previous chair of Peers for the Planet and a director of that organisation. I will speak to my Amendment 274, which is supported by the noble…14 May 2025HANSARDEnergy Grid ResilienceMy Lords, I repeat my declaration of interests. Spending the morning with my newly born grandson has left me in the mood to emphasise the positive, so I can say that I did…06 May 2025HANSARDClimate Change: ProgressMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. The impacts of climate change and the need for adaptation are often seen in terms of physical structures and…06 May 2025HANSARDInfrastructure Planning (Onshore Wind and Solar Generation) Order 2025My Lords, I declare my interest as chair of Peers for the Planet. I, too, am a veteran of this debate, but I take a different view from that of the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh.…06 May 2025HANSARDEnergy Grid ResilienceAgain.06 May 2025HANSARDEnergy Prices: Energy-intensive IndustriesMy Lords, the Minister was absolutely clear that these are not easy decisions, and I think we all understand that. But the high price of electricity affects not only industries…06 May 2025HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025My Lords, I shall speak very briefly on this issue, mainly because I followed the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, into that portfolio in MAFF, which was something of a poisoned chalice…06 May 2025HANSARDArm’s-length BodiesMy Lords, following on from the question from the noble Baroness, Lady Andrews, I can well understand the Government’s concern not to have duplication, not to waste money and not…01 May 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeMy Lords, as a previous trustee of the DEC, I welcome very much the aid match that the noble Baroness has referred to today. I am sure that the British public will respond very…03 Apr 2025HANSARDNet-zero Emissions Target: AffordabilityMy Lords, it is always a privilege to follow a maiden speaker in your Lordships’ House, but this was more than a privilege: it was a pleasure and a very moving experience for all…03 Apr 2025HANSARDGrangemouth Oil RefineryMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. Given what the Minister has just said, is it not important that the sorts of skills, advice, training and support that…27 Mar 2025HANSARDEnergy PricesMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. The market for electricity in this country is obviously a very complicated one, but Ofgem made it clear in the…26 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I have resisted so far the temptation to participate in the debate on the Bill. I shall keep to that, in the sense that I will resist the temptation to follow the noble…25 Mar 2025HANSARDLicensed Oil and Gas Fields: EmissionsMy Lords, I declare my interest as chair of Peers for the Planet. Did the consultation involve—I do not think that it did—the issue of ending venting and flaring, which is not…11 Mar 2025HANSARDHigh Seas TreatyThe UK will continue to be proactive in preparing for implementation and entry. We are committed to partnering with others, in particular the global South and the Commonwealth…10 Mar 2025HANSARDSolar PanelsMy Lords, I declare my interest as chair of Peers for the Planet. The Minister’s remarks about the consultation and its results were extremely encouraging and I am grateful to her…12 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillYes.11 Feb 2025