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HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 101, which I drafted to try to close the dangerous loophole in the Bill whereby people with eating disorders could qualify for an assisted…06 Feb 2026HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillGosh, that was brief. I will say a few words on behalf of our Benches. I apologise that the noble Baroness, Lady Pinnock, is stuck—there are no trains anywhere—so the House will…10 Nov 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, given that time is short, I will contain our remarks to the standout amendment in this group, Amendment 130, moved so ably by the noble Baroness, Lady Willis of…29 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, given what we said on Amendment 30, these Benches definitely support the principle that we should be basing decisions on the best available scientific evidence. In…29 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill29 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate to show that there is consensus on the importance of this issue and the need for the Bill, as it stands, to be…29 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, Amendment 148 is an attempt to try and make the much-vaunted win-win for nature and the economy a reality. Kicking off, I thank my co-sponsors for supporting this…29 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, and it reflects well the view that there are differences of opinion on this late Government amendment,…22 Oct 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI support the intent of the Bill to increase personal autonomy for those with life-limiting illnesses, but good legislation must provide adequate protection for the vulnerable,…19 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, as this is the first group, I am grateful that the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, stood up to remind us that this is a conversation, not a 10-minute monologue. As the noble…17 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I have been pleased to sign a number of amendments in this group, because the issue of the mitigation hierarchy is a big outstanding area of concern for those of us who…17 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, in the absence of the noble Lord, Lord Teverson, who had to go back to Cornwall this afternoon, I speak to his Amendment 301A, which is very simple and straightforward.…17 Sept 2025HANSARDPlastic PollutionMy Lords, what discussions have the Government had with retailers and manufacturers about stopping the use of plastic in chocolate selection boxes for Christmas? It will not be…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, in the absence of my noble friend Lady Grender, I will speak to her Amendment 338. I am grateful, as I am sure she would be if she were here, for the support of the…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, for his amendment. We cannot think about EDPs in splendid isolation. It is important that we as a Committee look at the wider…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, in the absence of the noble Lord, Lord Krebs, I will introduce Amendment 266, which, as the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, said, is somewhat surprisingly in this grouping. It…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, on behalf of the noble Lord, Lord Krebs, I will speak to his Amendment 265, which has a notable similarity to Amendment 237 in the name of my noble friend Lord Russell.…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, due to the lateness of the hour, I will move the amendment and ask for the Minister’s response.15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, given that I was so brief at the beginning, I will not speak for long now. It has been helpful to have from the Minister clarification that irreplaceable habitats will…15 Sept 2025