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HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I too support these amendments. The noble Baronesses, Lady Parminter and Lady Willis, have made an absolutely convincing and compelling case for strengthening the…27 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I support all the amendments in the group and will speak briefly in favour of Amendments 188 and 241, on reducing health inequalities and improving well-being. These…27 Mar 2023HANSARDShark Fins BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.24 Mar 2023HANSARDShark Fins BillMy Lords, it gives me great pleasure to introduce this Bill. I begin by paying tribute to the honourable Christina Rees, who so expertly steered it through its Commons stages. As…24 Mar 2023HANSARDShark Fins BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed and given their support. As others said, it is a pleasure to work on such a collegiate and cross-party basis and to…24 Mar 2023HANSARDImported BeefTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that all imported beef has been produced using the same high welfare and environmental standards as beef…22 Mar 2023HANSARDImported BeefI thank the Minister for that reply but how does this commitment on not lowering standards square with, for example, the recent deal to import Mexican beef, which we know has a…22 Mar 2023HANSARDCleaner Energy TechnologiesHas the Minister seen the recent report from the Climate Change Committee, which says: “A reliable, secure and decarbonised power system by 2035 is possible—but not at this pace…14 Mar 2023HANSARDHeat and Buildings Strategy: Gas BoilersMy Lords, one of the main reasons given for the relatively low take-up of heat pumps is that there are not enough skilled engineers to install them. What work is being done to…28 Feb 2023HANSARDWater Companies: Pollution PenaltiesMy Lords, the Minister says that there will be a review of the £250 million cap. Is lowering the amount being considered? Most people would be appalled if that is the case. Will…22 Feb 2023HANSARDAgricultural Transition PlanMy Lords, the Minister said that the Government were ring-fencing the £2.4 billion for ELMS, but the fact is that the basic payment scheme has been going down much more quickly…01 Feb 2023HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillMy Lords, I should first declare an interest through my involvement at Rothamsted, as in the register. I have tabled Amendments 19, 20 and 21 in this group. They all focus on the…25 Jan 2023HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillMy Lords, I want to pursue Amendment 21. I thank all noble Lords who have spoken and I have listened very carefully to what the Minister has said. My amendments are fundamental to…25 Jan 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Biodiversity) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, my noble friend made a powerful speech setting out why the targets in this SI are inadequate. It follows on from the concerns we raised in the amendment to the Motion on…25 Jan 2023HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill25 Jan 2023HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillI am not sure if this is the right moment to speak, but, in answer to the noble Lord’s specific question, the amendment is saying only that the welfare advisory body should take…25 Jan 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2022Before the Minister sits down, can I take him back to the need for an overall ambition and overall target? The Environment Act says that it should be long-term. We understand that…23 Jan 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lady Hayman for drawing these substandard water environment targets to the attention of the House. As has been said, they arise from the…23 Jan 2023HANSARDNational ParksMy Lords, I declare an interest on national parks as in the register. Returning to the 40% cut in real terms that national parks have received over the last decade—at a time, I…18 Jan 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I begin by declaring an interest as a member of the South Downs National Park Authority, as listed in the register. A number of references have been made to the size and…17 Jan 2023