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HANSARDTax 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 2024 Bills sponsored (2)