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HANSARDBovine TuberculosisMy Lords, it is still unclear when the Government will release the data on the badger culls from 2019, but the number looks set to be the largest ever. What is the maximum number…29 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I rise to support this cross-party amendment in its entirety, but particularly to cover the issues I raised on Monday at Second Reading and, if I may, to have the right…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, it is, as ever, a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Hain, who rightly referred to level playing fields. I shall touch on the one issue he did not include: the…13 Jan 2020HANSARDFrackingThe Government may not ban fracking, but do they agree with the National Audit Office’s recent report that states that fracking has no demonstrable benefit for local people,…09 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth: Eating DisordersNHS figures show that 19,000 people required hospitalisation for eating disorders in England last year. That figure is more than double what it was a decade ago. With only 649…07 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth: Eating DisordersTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking following the reported rise in hospital admissions for eating disorders.07 Jan 2020HANSARDPlastics RecyclingMy Lords, given the vast amount of plastic film used in food packaging, what are the Government doing to increase the amount available for recycling?30 Oct 2019HANSARDHealth Service Safety Investigations Bill [HL]My Lords, my interest in this Bill was drawn by my concern to stop more avoidable deaths of sufferers of eating disorders—sufferers such as Averil Hart, who died aged 19 and whose…29 Oct 2019HANSARDPsychiatristsVacancy rates for psychiatric posts have doubled in the past six years. Eating disorder services are particularly affected, contributing to lengthy waiting times for treatment,…21 Oct 2019HANSARDPsychiatristsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to tackle the shortage of psychiatrists in the United Kingdom.21 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, this year the UN’s report on biodiversity and ecosystems outlined that nature has been declining at the fastest rate in human history. In my lifetime, we have lost 41%…17 Oct 2019HANSARDTrade in Animals and Animal Products (Legislative Functions) and Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I associate myself with the comprehensive remarks of my colleague on the Labour Front Bench and support the intention behind the amendment. It is absolutely clear that…07 Oct 2019HANSARDUse of Language to Create a Safe EnvironmentMy Lords, from these Benches, I too thank the noble Earl for repeating the Statement. When I left the Chamber last night, I went to my daughter’s sixth form college for a talk on…26 Sept 2019HANSARDBrexit Readiness and Operation YellowhammerMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating this Statement, which says that in leaving the EU there is, “the opportunity to develop new technologies which will help feed the…25 Sept 2019HANSARDCharities: Plastic Bag ChargesMy Lords, the Minister said that it is not compulsory for retailers to ensure that the money goes to charities. Last year, 40% of retailers did not say where the money went. Why…09 Sept 2019HANSARDBiodiversity Duty: Public AuthoritiesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans, if any, they have to strengthen the public authorities’ biodiversity duty.22 Jul 2019HANSARDBiodiversity Duty: Public AuthoritiesI thank the Secretary of State for his speech last week, though I note that he said “I want to” rather than “We will” introduce a biodiversity duty. If other government…22 Jul 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I add the support of our Benches to the noble Baroness in seeking reassurances about the critical issue of guidance. This is an important piece of legislation, albeit…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPlastic Bag ChargeMy Lords, £50 million was raised from the plastic bag levy last year. Given that retailers do not have to say where the money goes, and last year only 60% chose to do so, what…17 Jul 2019HANSARDLitter StrategyMy Lords, glass is a major problem when it litters our countryside—for humans, for fire risks and for wildlife. The noble Baroness, Lady Jones, mentioned the deposit return…15 Jul 2019