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HANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkMy Lords, I declare my interest: I live on Dartmoor. The publication within the local and national newspapers has caused real concern. We cannot measure natural habitat against…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDWorking From Home (Home-based Working Committee Report)I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate, and thank the noble Baroness, Lady Scott, for so ably chairing the committee, and for her excellent introductory speech…10 Jun 2026HANSARDAlzheimer’s Disease: Diagnosis and Access to Experimental DrugsMy Lords, will the Minister comment on the Government’s position on the rollout of anti-obesity drugs? The preliminary findings indicate that they will reduce the amount of…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to contribute to this debate that so many people have made important points in. I declare my interests as chair of Look Ahead, a social housing provider…01 Jun 2026HANSARDOffshore Oil and Gas: Venting and FlaringMy Lords, can the Minister explain whether, when calculating emissions from the UK, we estimate the emissions associated with imported oil and gas? If not, why not? The initial…21 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to speak after the noble Lord, Lord McLoughlin. I welcome the proposed legislation regarding social housing and health outlined in the King’s gracious…20 May 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I must inform the House that, if Motion A1 is agreed to, I will not be able to call Motion A2 by reason of pre-emption. Motion A1 (as an amendment to Motion A)27 Apr 2026HANSARDHome Ownership: First-Time BuyersMy Lords, I am very glad that the Minister has mentioned shared ownership schemes, because the terms for new schemes are really very good, but many people are stuck on previous…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCancer Outcomes in the UKMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Patel on securing this important debate, to which it is a pleasure to contribute. I declare my interest as a fellow of the Royal…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, yesterday’s Statement refers to the fact that Britain needs to be energy independent and that we need to take control of our energy bills. Will the Lord Privy Seal…14 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords—27 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I am broadly supportive of tightening the issue of ensuring that people’s conscience and beliefs are recognised and I support people who are prepared to work with…27 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI accept that. There was a helpful article in one of the newspapers this week talking about using the term “assisted death” rather than “assisted suicide”. I am pleased that I…27 Mar 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting—I must stress that one is expected—the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI just wanted to stress, particularly for Hansard , that the people we are talking about are ultimately going to die from the illness they have had. Therefore, when the noble Lord…20 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, we have already had extensive discussion about the multidisciplinary team involvement. In 50 years of nursing—not all in clinical—I have never heard a doctor come out…20 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI do not think so. I have greater faith in the medical profession and the multidisciplinary team.20 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillCould I further clarify and ask a question—18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillCould I further clarify and ask a question? Is it not true that if any doctor or nurse is doubtful when telemedicine is happening, they will ask that person to come in to be seen?18 Mar 2026HANSARDNHS: In-house Software CapabilitiesMy Lords, cyber security is an essential element in any system, but nowhere more so than when people’s health records are being maintained. Many security breaches are attributed,…16 Mar 2026