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HANSARDNet-zero Emissions TargetMy Lords, our entire fiscal system is out of kilter with decarbonising the economy and achieving net zero. For example, look at the gas and oil sector: since signing the Paris…11 Oct 2021HANSARDNet-zero Emissions TargetTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what fiscal measures they are taking in pursuit of their net zero emissions target.11 Oct 2021HANSARDBrexit OpportunitiesMy Lords, the Minister referred to medicines and the MHRA in his Statement. Can he give your Lordships’ House assurances that the issues around the delivery and supply of…16 Sept 2021HANSARDSupported Housing: FundingMy Lords, in his initial Answer the Minister said that the Government were investigating or exploring innovative housing solutions. How confident is he that such innovative…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEcodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Lighting Products) Regulations 2021I thank the Minister for his explanation of these regulations. This is my first time in a statutory instrument debate actually in the Moses Room because I always used Zoom over…14 Sept 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (EUC Report)My Lords, it was my pleasure to be a member of the Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, under the direction and chairmanship of the noble Lord, Lord Jay of…13 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareMy Lords, in Northern Ireland the money given directly through Barnett consequentials normally goes into the central pot in the Department of Finance. There is money with this new…09 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to my Amendment 30 in this group, which is similar in intent to Amendment 24 from the noble Lord, Lord Krebs. It is a pleasure to follow the noble…08 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment Bill08 Sept 2021HANSARDClimate ChangeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis ,…07 Sept 2021HANSARDClimate ChangeI thank the Minister for his Answer. Bearing in mind that he has indicated the Government’s concerns around the findings in the report, what new governmental, governance and…07 Sept 2021HANSARDDeep Seabed MiningMy Lords, undoubtedly a moratorium is required. In view of this, will the Minister outline what steps the Government will take to safeguard our precious fishing industry and…06 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, as events in Afghanistan unfolded on our TV screens, my immediate thoughts were with the plight and circumstances of the ordinary Afghani population—particularly those…18 Aug 2021HANSARDCultural and Education ExchangesMy Lords, I take this opportunity to congratulate the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, on securing this important debate about the value and benefit of cultural and educational…22 Jul 2021HANSARDStrategy for Tackling Violence against Women and GirlsMy Lords, can the Minister outline what preparatory work will take place to ensure that specialist work takes place in schools, workplaces, media and communities, on the harmful…22 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, in light of the absence of trust caused by the original internal market Bill last September and the unilateral extensions of grace periods in March, how confident is the…21 Jul 2021HANSARDLegacy of Northern Ireland’s PastMy Lords, a previous Conservative Government negotiated the Stormont House agreement, upon which many parties in Northern Ireland agree. They also, jointly with the Irish…20 Jul 2021HANSARDHydrogen EconomyMy Lords, can the Minister confirm that it is the Government’s view that green hydrogen is preferred to blue hydrogen? Does he agree that there needs to be clear messaging and…19 Jul 2021HANSARDTransport DecarbonisationMy Lords, for the avoidance of doubt, will the Minister confirm whether hydrogen will be prioritised for hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping or heavy goods vehicles, rather…19 Jul 2021HANSARDHydrogen EconomyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to create an office of the hydrogen economy in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.19 Jul 2021