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HANSARDCountryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (Substitution of Cut-off Date Relating to Rights of Way) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I support these Motions from a particular perspective. Back in 1993, I was first elected to Suffolk County Council. Somewhat to my surprise, I found myself chairing the…27 Nov 2023HANSARDPostal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023The Committee stands adjourned.19 Jul 2023HANSARDPostal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023The Question is that the Grand Committee has considered this instrument. As many as are of that opinion will say “Content”; to the contrary “Not content”.19 Jul 2023HANSARDPostal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023My Lords, it would be very helpful if Members could stay close by. We are just seeking advice on how to proceed, as this is quite an unusual situation. We have now considered this…19 Jul 2023HANSARDRepublic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, a Division has been called. I understand that there are to be two Divisions in quick succession, so I propose that we reconvene 10 minutes after the second Division…28 Jun 2023HANSARDLocal Government: Reinvigorating Local DemocracyMy Lords, like previous speakers, I have spent a lot of time in local government and absolutely agree with the closing remarks of the noble Lord, Lord Liddle. I want to speak…15 Jun 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I support and shall speak very briefly to Amendment 471 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Hodgson. It is really important to recognise at the outset that his amendment…18 May 2023HANSARDMerchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023My Lords, I have tabled an amendment to the Motion—unusually, not because I disagree with the content of the statutory instrument but for precisely the opposite reason. This is a…02 May 2023HANSARDMerchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023At the end insert “that this House regrets that the draft Regulations represent a 20-year delay in the implementation of vital international safety resolutions; and calls on His…02 May 2023HANSARDMerchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023My Lords, I also thank everyone who has taken part in this short debate, particularly the Minister, who I believe is committed to dealing with this backlog, much as we all regret…02 May 2023HANSARDThe Ties that Bind: Citizenship and Civic Engagement in the 21st Century Follow-Up ReportMy Lords, following a speech such as we heard from the noble Baroness, Lady Morris, is the nightmare slot, so I am just very pleased that we had the Division. This is the fifth…17 Apr 2023HANSARDThe Ties that Bind: Citizenship and Civic Engagement in the 21st Century Follow-Up ReportAs I was saying, when we were taking evidence for the follow-up inquiry, the levelling up White Paper had fairly recently been published. It was clear from the evidence that we…17 Apr 2023HANSARDSeafarers’ Wages Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing these amendments. I confess that when the Bill finished its passage through this House, I felt rather depressed that I had not been…21 Mar 2023HANSARDBus Industry SupportMy Lords, the noble Baroness will be aware that large parts of rural England no longer have a bus service and are dependent on community transport systems. In some areas, such as…16 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as the president of the National Association of Local Councils. I added my name to this because NALC is very firmly of the view that there were…15 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill15 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I thank everyone who has spoken in the debate today, and I am particularly grateful to both Front Benches on this side for their support—and particular thanks go to the…15 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I have six amendments in the group that we have reached and they are each different in nature. While I will be as economical with my words as possible, I need to make a…15 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I wish to speak to Amendment 81, which is the first of a number of amendments I have tabled that relate to the powers and duties of town and parish councils. In doing…13 Mar 2023HANSARDNet ZeroMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, for securing today’s debate so soon after the publication of this excellent report. In his report, Skidmore says that “there…26 Jan 2023