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HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, at this late stage and given all the powerful speeches we have heard, I shall be very brief in my remarks, which are aimed at supporting Amendments 89ZA and 93. I also…22 Sept 2020HANSARDMotor Sector: Export MarketsMy Lords, Nissan’s head of operations has said that its Sunderland plant will be unsustainable if there is no deal with the EU and we have to move to WTO terms so damaging for our…14 Sept 2020HANSARDMotor Sector: Export MarketsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent discussions they have had with United Kingdom-based motor manufacturers about access to export markets for that sector.14 Sept 2020HANSARDTrade BillI congratulate the Minister on his appointment and on his willingness to take on—and even bravery in taking on—such a role at this time. The details of the Bill will be considered…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU: Future Trade AgreementMy Lords, Ministers have expressed hostility to a level playing field, but in that case why did the Government sign up to one so firmly in the political declaration last year?29 Jul 2020HANSARDDevolution: EnglandMy Lords, I strongly endorse the view that the Government should not impose a centralised approach or their favoured type of devolution on the regions but should work with them on…28 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, as this is the last time that I expect to speak in this Committee stage, I add my thanks to the Minister, the noble Lord, Lord Gardiner, and his colleague, the noble…28 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to speak after the previous three speakers. I added my name to the amendment tabled by my noble friend Lady Young of Old Scone and I support the point…23 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I also will speak in support of Amendment 105 as well as Amendment 112, both in the name of my noble friend Lord Grantchester. Indeed, I associate myself with the…16 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, a number of amendments before the Committee refer to nature-friendly farming in general. Others refer to specific activities within nature-friendly farming. While each…14 Jul 2020HANSARDHigher Education (Fee Limits and Student Support) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020My Lords, earlier in my working life, I had responsibility for admissions to one of the colleges of Durham University. I well remember the stress involved in trying to ensure that…02 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, this is an important Bill that aims to shape the future of farming in our country and promote a food and farming industry in harmony with the environment and which is…10 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Government: EconomyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the Local Government Association on how national and local government can work together to promote economic…09 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Government: EconomyI thank the Minister for that reply. I urge the Government to include representation from the English regions, in addition to London, in future COBRA meetings on Covid. I also…09 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Health England Review: Covid-19 DisparitiesMy Lords, Table 2.1 in the review shows that in the north-east a greater proportion of the excess deaths were due directly to Covid-19 than elsewhere. It also seems that our least…08 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: British MusiciansMy Lords, I refer to my interests in the cultural and music sectors, as set out in the register. What place in the discussions so far have these issues occupied? Have they been…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Museums, Galleries and Historic BuildingsMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, for initiating this debate, and I endorse the concerns which have just been expressed by the noble Baroness, Lady Bull, about…21 May 2020HANSARDFood Supply and SecurityMy Lords, I also pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, both for this debate and for her campaigning work on food poverty and food insecurity. I will raise two issues…14 May 2020HANSARDBudget: Economic and Fiscal OutlookMy Lords, in last year’s debate, my noble friend Lord Davies of Oldham said in winding up that “we are not in normal times.”—[ Official Report , 9/4/19; col. 463.] He spoke of…05 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Music Sector and Creative EconomyMy Lords, I declare my interest as chairman of the board of Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums, and in doing so I thank DCMS and Arts Council staff for working with museums and…23 Apr 2020