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HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I support in principle, as I did in previous European Union withdrawal Bill debates, the sentiments that underlie this amendment. I ask the Minister to clarify in his…21 Jan 2020HANSARDOffice for Environmental ProtectionMy Lords, will the situation be one of legal limbo until 31 December this year? Currently, the European Court of Justice has the right to take legal action against any company…20 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, on shining a light on this particular difficult policy area. I follow on from the remarks made by my noble friend Lady Altmann, but…16 Jan 2020HANSARDFlybeMy Lords, I entirely endorse the commercial strictures that my noble friend set out, but will she take this opportunity to explain to the House the Government’s policy towards…14 Jan 2020HANSARDFrackingMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend and the Government on introducing this moratorium. It is great news for North Yorkshire, particularly where fracking was going to be…09 Jan 2020HANSARDFarmingTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for the future of (1) upland farms, and (2) tenant farmers.08 Jan 2020HANSARDFarmingMy Lords, does my noble friend agree that tenant farmers and upland farms are the backbone of the farming community? Will he ensure that they have a vibrant future? In particular,…08 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth: Tick-borne EncephalitisMy Lords, will my noble friend recognise the work of the national Encephalitis Society, which is based in Malton in North Yorkshire, of which I have the honour to be a…05 Nov 2019HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what will be the arrangements for environmental protection and upholding environmental standards between the date of the United Kingdom leaving the…04 Nov 2019HANSARDBrexit: Environmental RegulationMy Lords, I am most grateful to my noble friend for that Answer. There is concern that the level of “appropriate” standards has been reduced to “adequate” standards in the revised…04 Nov 2019HANSARDFarm SubsidiesMy Lords, will my noble friend rule out any importation of battery hens or eggs that are produced in battery cages? Will he also consider extremely carefully the implications for…30 Oct 2019HANSARDNet Zero Carbon EmissionsMy Lords, will my noble friend explain to the House the contribution that energy derived from waste recovery plants are making to zero carbon emissions? In particular, will he…29 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for repeating the Statement this afternoon. I stress my disappointment at the timetable—it could perhaps be a little more ambitious. Will my…28 Oct 2019HANSARDFreedom of Establishment and Free Movement of Services (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I did ask my noble friend to put our minds at rest and specify what talks are happening at this time with other member states.23 Oct 2019HANSARDFreedom of Establishment and Free Movement of Services (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, since the noble Lord, Lord Oates, and I entered the House together on the same day, I always follow closely what he says. He said that the position of UK nationals could…23 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: PreparationsMy Lords, my noble friend has made great play of inviting us to agree the deal that will be before the House in this Bill. However, the likelihood of no deal being deferred to…21 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I welcome the gracious Speech. I will focus on local government in a rural setting, and family law. I hope the Minister will join me in applauding the initiative of…21 Oct 2019HANSARDAgriculture (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I thank my noble friend for so eloquently and comprehensively speaking to this group of statutory instruments, which appear technical in nature, as he said. I have a couple of…16 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThat an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in…14 Oct 2019HANSARDRural Economy (Rural Economy Committee Report)My Lords, I am delighted to participate in this debate and add my congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Foster of Bath, and the whole committee on the excellent work and the…08 Oct 2019