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HANSARDElections 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 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I did not speak on the Bill on Second Reading, because I was not able to be present, although I have followed debates very closely on a number of issues. I would like to…28 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillNone the less, while they are Members of this House, it seems rather odd that they are allowed to vote in parliamentary elections. Indeed, the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, leads me…28 Mar 2022HANSARDTrade with the European UnionMy Lords, the Minister will no doubt have seen the recent report published by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee. It showed how our trade with the EU has declined and…21 Mar 2022HANSARDTrade with the European UnionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what their priorities are for future trade between the United Kingdom and the European Union.21 Mar 2022HANSARDWet Wipes: DisposalTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to regulate the disposal of wet wipes.25 Jan 2022HANSARDWet Wipes: DisposalMy Lords, I recognise that wet wipes are part of the consultation mentioned by the Minister, but given the enormous amount of damage that they do, both to the environment and in…25 Jan 2022HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeAt the end insert “but that the Lord Speaker be empowered to call Members to speak during oral questions, initially for a trial period of six months”.01 Dec 2021HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeMy Lords, I rise to speak to my amendment to the committee’s report, which asks that the Lord Speaker be empowered to call speakers at Question Time, following the example of the…01 Dec 2021HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeMy Lords, I am grateful to all those who have spoken in this debate, particularly those who said words in support of my amendment. I am also grateful to those who, although they…01 Dec 2021HANSARDRivers and Coastal Waters: SewageMy Lords, this past week has seen the publication of a report by Surfers Against Sewage. It detailed an increase in sewage discharges as a result of which, one in every six days…29 Nov 2021HANSARDRivers and Coastal Waters: SewageTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent discussions they have had with water companies about the discharge of sewage into rivers and coastal waters.29 Nov 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: Politically Exposed PersonsMy Lords, I support the points made by previous questioners. I seek an assurance from the Minister that banks will not pass on information that they acquire in this way for…25 Nov 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I shall also speak to Motion C. I begin by giving my renewed congratulations and thanks to the noble Duke, the Duke of Wellington, for all his efforts, which have not…09 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccinations Administered AbroadMy Lords, on a recent visit to France, I found that it was very easy to transfer my English record of vaccinations to the French anti-Covid app, which I then used when going into…27 Oct 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I very much congratulate the noble Duke, the Duke of Wellington, on all the work he has done on this issue. As a co-signatory of a similar amendment he moved on Report,…26 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade Policy: Environmental ConsiderationsMy Lords, the Government’s trade strategy seems to aim to increase trade with geographically distant countries, but this does not make much environmental sense. Have the…21 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade Policy: Environmental ConsiderationsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what environmental considerations influence their trade policy.21 Oct 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I rise to support very briefly the amendments moved by the noble Duke, the Duke of Wellington. I was glad to be able to co-sign these amendments in a way that, I hope,…13 Sept 2021HANSARDCultural and Education ExchangesMy Lords, like the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, who introduced this debate, I urge the Government to have a cross-party, cross-departmental approach to address the issues being…22 Jul 2021