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HANSARDCovid-19: Foreign AidMy Lords, the pandemic has had a devastating health and economic impact around the world. Women and girls have been disproportionately affected. Rates of gender-based violence…11 Nov 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords who have supported the amendment and spoken in its favour, and I thank the Minister for her considered reply. Sentience is particularly important in…22 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillI am delighted to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Henig. I support Amendment 97, so ably moved by my noble friend Lady McIntosh and supported by the noble Baronesses, Lady Ritchie…22 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill17 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I shall speak also in support of Amendments 72 and 73 in this group, which were tabled by my noble friend Lady Fookes. I remind noble Lords of my registered interests,…17 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who contributed to this very important debate. I thank the Minister for his reply and also for the time and courtesy that he has given in talking…17 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I believe that animals are sentient beings and that they feel pain, suffering and fear, as well as pleasure. This amendment seeks to incorporate into UK law the…17 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture Bill17 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillI am pleased to follow the noble and learned Lord, Lord Wallace, and will speak to Amendment 271 in my name, ably spoken to by the noble Lord, Lord Grantchester, and also in the…28 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I speak to this amendment in my name, so ably led by my noble friend Lady Fookes. It enables us to put an end to much suffering incurred by thousands of animals over the…23 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UN Sustainable Development GoalsMy Lords, given that Covid-19 has exacerbated gender inequality, pushing the rights of women and girls backwards, how will we ensure that more girls across the world are able not…22 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I refer to my interests as declared previously. I too will speak to the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Trees, and the noble Baronesses, Lady Mallalieu,…16 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillI hope that the technology is working better now. I am not sure how much your Lordships heard before, but I am speaking to Amendment 26 in my name and those of my noble friends…09 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I speak to Amendment 26, in my name and in the names of my noble friends Lord Caithness and Lord Shrewsbury. They have—[ Inaudible ]—so I will not repeat what they have…09 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 100 in my name. I welcome the opportunity to take part in scrutinising this legislation. It was a great disappointment that the Government did…07 Jul 2020HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, I understand that Turkey and Turkish-backed forces have cut water supplies several times to some 460,000 people in the Al-Hasakah Governorate in north-east Syria,…13 May 2020HANSARDCharitable and Voluntary SectorMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Addington, for bringing this important debate. Following on from my noble friend Lady Anelay’s remarks, I will consider the effect the…30 Apr 2020HANSARDOverseas Development Assistance: Gender-based ViolenceMy Lords, small organisations and those working at grass roots are able to deliver most help to victims of domestic violence. Given the rise of gender-based violence during this…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Overseas Development AssistanceMy Lords, women and girls are being disproportionately affected by the impact of Covid-19. Can the Minister please assure me that DfID will address the specific vulnerabilities…22 Apr 2020HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady Berridge for securing this important debate. I too congratulate her and my noble friend Lady Sugg on their new roles. I welcome my noble…10 Mar 2020