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HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords—[ Inaudible .]20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillDeputy Speaker, can you hear me now, please?20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillThank you. I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate for the many important and apposite points raised. The Government could have gone further in the development of…20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, the amendments in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey, raise the matter of caravan sites, campsites and holiday accommodation operating during the winter months,…14 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, Amendment 58 in my name would explore how the changes to construction hours might impact on those employed in the industry. The changes are welcomed by Unite the Union,…14 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, the amendments in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, highlight questions in the Bill relating to the duration of planning provisions. Amendments 59, 62, 66 and 68…14 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests as noted in the register. Despite my deep and continuing roots in local government, I am afraid I am not able to say that I am a…13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 19 in my name, and I will also refer to other amendments in this group. We can all recognise that the granting of pavement licences can have…13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, the sole amendment in this group seeks to prevent customers from smoking in areas covered by the new pavement licences. The noble Baroness, Lady Northover, is right to…13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, the amendment in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Bowles, highlights the need for outdoor space licences to be easily granted for areas such as courtyards and car…13 Jul 2020HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020The ban on these items was initiated by the former Prime Minister at a Commonwealth summit over two years ago—a long time coming but at least it is here now, at an increasingly…10 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillI thank all noble Lords who have spoken. We have had a very interesting debate on this amendment. While the core focus of the Bill is on agriculture and horticulture in terms of…09 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillThis amendment is to examine whether, or indeed how, a better balance can be struck between the interests of landowners and members of the public who wish to access the…09 Jul 2020HANSARDSurrender of Offensive Weapons (Compensation) Regulations 2020It is more important than ever to keep dangerous weapons off the streets. Dealing with serious violence is paramount in the public consciousness and these dreadful crimes have a…08 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I draw the House’s attention to my declared interests as a councillor, as noted in the register. We are broadly supportive of the Bill, which will enable businesses,…06 Jul 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillThis amendment would serve a necessary purpose: the delivery of 1 gigabit per second broadband to every home by 2025. It is an ambition stated by the current Prime Minister, but…29 Jun 2020HANSARDSentencing Bill [HL]My Lords, we have heard already that when passing sentence the sentencing judge must consider the sentencing law applicable at the time of the offence, and that the many pieces of…25 Jun 2020HANSARDFood and Drink: Waste PreventionSince the pandemic began, single-use has increased, with all pubs, restaurants and cafes restricted to takeaway-only. This is being exploited by some companies, which claim that…17 Jun 2020HANSARDExtradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [HL]My Lords, I support my noble friend Lord Kennedy’s amendment as it would add to the system of fairness and justice, since a further check and balance would be written into the…15 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Planning SystemI declare my interest as noted in the register. Can the Minister confirm the reports across the weekend media that the Government are intending to take planning decisions away…08 Jun 2020