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HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, before the House adjourned this debate at 1 o’clock, we had heard the excellent and interesting maiden speech from the noble Lord, Lord Brady of Altrincham, whom I…11 Dec 2024HANSARDHousebuilding: Regional MayorsTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they have held or plan to hold discussions with regional mayors in England about the government’s targets for house building.05 Dec 2024HANSARDHousebuilding: Regional MayorsI welcome that reply, particularly given that, in many cases, regional mayors cover wide and distinct economic areas. They may have valuable advice on where affordable housing is…05 Dec 2024HANSARDFracture Liaison ServicesMy Lords, I join in the congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Black of Brentwood, on initiating this debate. I know, as another long-standing member of the all-party group, how…04 Dec 2024HANSARDUK-Scottish Government RelationsMy Lords, a number of detailed government Bills with implications for people and citizens across the UK are being considered by both Houses at present. I am thinking of measures…24 Oct 2024HANSARDTax Reliefs: Theatre, Orchestra and Museums and Galleries ExhibitionMy Lords, having not had the opportunity before, I warmly welcome my noble friend to his role. I very much endorse the comments that have been made about the importance of tax…15 Oct 2024HANSARDSewage Pollution: Lakes and RiversTo ask His Majesty’s Government what recent meetings they have had with environmental organisations to discuss measures to reduce sewage pollution in lakes and rivers.30 Apr 2024HANSARDSewage Pollution: Lakes and RiversMy Lords, since the House last debated this subject, there have been reports that sewage discharges have doubled in many of our rivers over the last year and that England’s…30 Apr 2024HANSARDNorth East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate. I welcome this order, although it is very sad that it coincides with the death of Paul Rowsell, to whom tribute has…18 Mar 2024HANSARDPresident of the European CommissionMy Lords, when the Foreign Secretary wound up the debate a short while ago in this House, he said that ad-hockery was often quite a good approach in negotiations with European…12 Mar 2024HANSARDUK-EU Trade: Small and Medium-sized EnterprisesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have, if any, to meet representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises to discuss non-tariff barriers to trade between the…31 Jan 2024HANSARDUK-EU Trade: Small and Medium-sized EnterprisesWhen the former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced his trade deal with the EU in 2020, he said there would be no non-tariff barriers to trade between us and the EU. That…31 Jan 2024HANSARDUK-Canada Trade Deal: Suspension of NegotiationsMy Lords, following the comments made by the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, will the Minister at least assure us that trade with our nearest and biggest market is still important to us?…30 Jan 2024HANSARDLevelling Up: North-east EnglandTo ask His Majesty’s Government what are their levelling-up priorities for the North East of England.14 Dec 2023HANSARDLevelling Up: North-east EnglandMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer and I welcome the creation of an elected mayor to represent most of the area of the north-east, which is a big step forward for…14 Dec 2023HANSARDRailway Stations: Ticket Office ClosuresTo ask His Majesty’s Government what recent discussions they have had with the Railway Group and train operators about proposed station ticket office closures.20 Sept 2023HANSARDRailway Stations: Ticket Office ClosuresMy Lords, the Minister in the other place keeps saying that this proposal is all about getting staff out of ticket offices and on to platforms to help people. However, in my local…20 Sept 2023HANSARDRoad Fuel PricesMy Lords, I want to follow up on a question asked in the other place yesterday. It follows a visit I made recently to Northern Ireland, where I was struck by how much lower fuel…04 Jul 2023HANSARDElections Bill06 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that reply. I am still somewhat concerned about the possible effects of these measures, but I am encouraged by the Minister’s words that the…06 Apr 2022