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HANSARDDevolution in EnglandMy Lords, the city regions process has been seen as a broad success that has shifted public opinion in support of greater devolution in all the UK nations. As vice-chair of the…22 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillI am grateful to the noble Lords who tabled or supported the amendments in this group, which raise various issues relating to devolved competence. Amendment 60 makes what seems a…17 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, we welcome these technical government amendments, aimed at providing greater certainty over the state of legacy funding schemes and EU-derived legislation. I appreciated…17 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillWe might not strictly be noble friends but I am grateful to my noble compatriot Lord Wigley for tabling Amendment 68, allowing a brief discussion of how the changes contained in…17 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, it seems only right that, having spoken on the amendments in the fourth group, which would have restricted financial assistance to solely supporting production, I also…17 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Secure MarshalsMy Lords, many councils will have been surprised to hear that they have been instructed to employ new marshals without any specific funding from the ministry—but what is new these…15 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, we welcome the tabling of these amendments, which will allow Ministers to go into more detail on the balance between direct support for agriculture and other related…15 Sept 2020HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020That this House regrets that the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/632) restrict…10 Sept 2020HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020My Lords, many noble Lords have spoken eloquently on the problems surrounding this issue, and I thank them for the detailed and thoughtful way they have approached this most…10 Sept 2020HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020My Lords, I have a Motion to Regret the Motion of the noble Lord, Lord German. The regulations before the House today are indicative of the Government’s approach to planning;…10 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, this group of amendments relating to changes in the commencement provisions are, as noble Lords have indicated in the debate, about switching when various clauses and…28 Jul 2020HANSARDInsolvency Act 1986 Part A1 Moratorium (Eligibility of Private Registered Providers) Regulations 2020My Lords, many noble Lords have asked interesting and apposite questions, displaying a depth of knowledge and insight into this specialist area of legislation. After an…24 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, we know that the vast majority of marketing regulations have been set by the EU in recent decades. As part of that process, there has been a healthy level of engagement…23 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, this is an interesting group of amendments that raises a variety of issues in relation to how future agricultural policy will work in the light of the devolution…23 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillI thank all noble Lords who have spoken. We have had a varied debate but I wish to raise some further points and questions. The Government’s communications on the Bill have…21 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillI thank all noble Lords who have spoken in yet another detailed debate this evening, with expertise and enthusiasm equally displayed. The identification and traceability of…21 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, this amendment has the noble aim of boosting local tourism and raises questions about the package travel regulations. We are still awaiting the government review of the…20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the world. Although fewer than one in five adults in the UK now smokes, the Government must do all in their power to…20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning Bill20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register. It is right that the House is again afforded the opportunity to consider the implication of pavement licences. The…20 Jul 2020