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HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions on Gatherings) (North of England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I shall speak to the health protection coronavirus restrictions on gatherings regulations, laid before the House on 4 August. Any restriction on people’s freedom is…25 Sept 2020HANSARDRiver PollutionMy Lords, sewage remains one of the main pollutants in English waterways. With many pipes not monitored, and under a self-reporting system, it is up to individual water companies…16 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, this virus has shown it is extremely difficult to eradicate or keep under control until a vaccine is produced. I ask the Minister about people being asked to isolate…14 Sept 2020HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020My Lords, I support the instrument to create two new PDRs, which will help businesses reopen following the lifting of certain coronavirus restrictions. As a former leader of a…10 Sept 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I too congratulate the Minister, the noble Lord, Lord Grimstone, and the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Blackburn on their excellent speeches. I also thank the…08 Sept 2020HANSARDPost Office: Horizon Accounting SystemMy Lords, so many careers have been ruined and reputations destroyed because of the failings of the Horizon system. How has the Post Office been encouraged to strengthen its…07 Sept 2020HANSARDTree PlantingMy Lords, with the UK having one of the lowest levels of woodland cover of any European country, and as the England tree strategy consultation closes next week, will there be…03 Sept 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillI congratulate the Minister on introducing this important Bill and the review team, led by my noble friend Lady Cumberlege, on its commitment to patient safety. This Bill delivers…02 Sept 2020HANSARDEnglish Language LearningMy Lords, the Government are committed to uniting and levelling up our country, and that means building a rich, vibrant and integrated society. With the announcement in March of…27 Jul 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I am pleased to be able to take part in the Second Reading of this important Bill, as hundreds of thousands of final decisions are made annually under the Immigration…22 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Human TraffickingMy Lords, Covid-19 has increased vulnerability to human trafficking and pushed victims into more risky work. At the same time, financial and other resources allocated to…16 Jul 2020HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I too welcome these regulations and the review after one year to assess their impact. Plastic-stem cotton buds in particular are an added cost for water companies. They…10 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Mental Health ServicesMental health community projects are supporting people during coronavirus, and the Government’s announcement in May of £5 million of additional funding marked the first round of…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Cancelled Medical OperationsWhen will treatment begin for post-operative patients who are waiting for chemotherapy, do we have instances where chemotherapies have been halted during their term of treatment,…10 Jun 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction. I welcome this Agriculture Bill, executing as it does the most major reform of the industry for over 50 years. No doubt it may…10 Jun 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Crop Diversification Derogation) (England) Regulations 2020I congratulate the Minister and thank him for confirming that the Government will relax crop-diversification requirements for direct payments under the support scheme within the…02 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Dobbs, for initiating this debate, reflecting on how businesses and the private sector are collaborating to address this Covid pandemic,…21 May 2020HANSARDFood Supply and SecurityI too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, for securing this debate. All parts of the economy have been hit hard during this Covid crisis, with customers not spending in cafes…14 May 2020HANSARDWell-beingMy Lords, I shall speak briefly in the gap. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, for tabling this interesting debate. As growth is considered not only essential but positive,…12 Mar 2020HANSARDApprenticeships: Gender SegregationMy Lords, the allocation of apprenticeships continues to grow, and the Government have promised a £3 billion skills fund over the next five years. Can my noble friend say whether…11 Mar 2020