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HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I am happy to support the amendments in this group and will refer particularly to Amendment 156, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Cameron of Dillington. For me, as…21 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I support the amendment in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, because this area of animal traceability needs to be strengthened. I served in the…21 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 174, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering. This amendment reflects and acknowledges the situation, while also being probing.…21 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I support the amendments in this group, particularly those to which I have added my name. This is probably one of the most important debates in Committee, because it…21 Jul 2020HANSARDPharmaciesMy Lords, will the Minister indicate what further discussions will take place with the National Pharmacy Association to ensure that community pharmacies become the front line for…20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Hendy, in supporting the amendment put forward by the noble Lord, Lord Hain. This is not only a very sensible and modest…20 Jul 2020HANSARDFinance BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Young of Norwood Green. In many ways, I find it slightly surreal that we are discussing this Finance Bill today. The 11…17 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I am delighted to support Amendments 105 and 112, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Grantchester, and Amendment 127, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh…16 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 195 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Empey, and the noble Earl, Lord Dundee; Amendment 197 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Grantchester, and…16 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 73 in the name of the noble Earl, Lord Caithness, and Amendments 272 and 274, in the names of the noble Baronesses, Lady Jones of Whitchurch and Lady…16 Jul 2020HANSARDCompetition Appeal Tribunal (Coronavirus) (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020My Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering. I thank the Minister for his detailed explanation of this statutory instrument. I agree…15 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I am delighted to followed the noble Lord, Lord Inglewood, and to support the amendments in the names of the noble Baronesses, Lady McIntosh of Pickering and Lady Jones…14 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I support the amendment in the name of my noble friend Lord Hain. It underscores the principles of the machinery for voluntary negotiation, partnership and co-operation.…14 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine AvailabilityWhat assurances can the Minister provide that the forthcoming merger of DfID with the FCO will not impact on its plans to ensure that any Covid-19 vaccine is made available…14 Jul 2020HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Video Recording with Sound of Interviews and Associated Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2020My Lords, I thank the noble Viscount, Lord Younger of Leckie, for his detailed explanation of this statutory instrument, which I fully support. For the avoidance of doubt, I have…10 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, this group of amendments deals specifically with the management and custodianship of the environment. I have added my name to some of them. I believe in the principle of…09 Jul 2020HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety ReviewTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, First Do No Harm , published on 8 July.09 Jul 2020HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety ReviewMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his fulsome apology on behalf of the Government to all the victims—all the women and all the families. The first duty of any healthcare system…09 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I will make a small contribution, focusing on Amendments 12 and 13. Education, training and skills development in the whole area of farming, agriculture and the…09 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 26 in the name of the noble Earl, Lord Shrewsbury. I live in the countryside, albeit I am not involved in farming, and I have always believed that…09 Jul 2020