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HANSARDElectricity Bills: VAT RemovalMy Lords, may I take a moment to welcome the noble Baroness, Lady Curran, and thank the outgoing noble Lord, Lord Whitehead? We look forward to his continuing contributions. We…23 Jul 2026HANSARDMaximum Temperature for Indoor WorkplacesMy Lords, we are on our third heatwave this year, so I very much welcome this Question. I thank the noble Baroness for her Answer and I recognise that numerous consultations are…15 Jul 2026HANSARDEnergy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) (No. 2) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for the way in which he introduced these regulations. It is almost like double déjà vu because we have considered the Northern Ireland regulations…15 Jul 2026HANSARDState of Climate and NatureMy Lords, we welcome this Statement. The science is absolutely certain that human-induced climate change is beyond doubt. What has changed is how fast the impacts are arriving on…14 Jul 2026HANSARDTaxation (Energy and Vehicles) BillMy Lords, we on these Benches broadly support this Bill. It contains three sensible if modest measures responding to the real pressures households and business face because of the…14 Jul 2026HANSARDEnvironmental Permitting (Waste Controlling or Transporting) and Relevant Functions of Primary Authorities (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026I thank the Minister for introducing these regulations, which we on these Benches welcome warmly. As the Minister is all too aware, I have raised the issue of waste crime in the…14 Jul 2026HANSARDFarming Practices: Sustainable Farming IncentiveWe certainly do not see larger farmers as the enemy, but we are aware that small farms have particular problems in accessing these grants. So I kindly ask the Minister: what…13 Jul 2026HANSARDClimate Change: Housing Insurability, Mortgage Lending and Financial ResilienceMy Lords, once we reach three degrees of warming, no one can take on the risks, so there will be no more insurance and: “The financial sector as we know it ceases to function”.…13 Jul 2026HANSARDClean Water Bill: Chalk StreamsMy Lords, I understand that the Government are on the verge of planning the NPPF. Does the Minister agree that it is more important that this is got right than got out quickly?…13 Jul 2026HANSARDElectricity Capacity (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for the clarity with which the instrument was introduced. The capacity market has served us well, and we welcome this examination and updating of…07 Jul 2026HANSARDExtreme Heat: Resilience of NHS InfrastructureTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the resilience of NHS infrastructure to extreme heat; and what steps they are taking to ensure that NHS buildings…30 Jun 2026HANSARDExtreme Heat: Resilience of NHS InfrastructureI welcome the Answer from the noble Baroness. Last Wednesday was the London Ambulance Service’s busiest ever day for life-threatening emergencies, and at least six NHS trusts…30 Jun 2026HANSARDClimate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipping) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing these regulations and all those who have spoken. Extreme heat records and regret amendments appear to be competing with one another…29 Jun 2026HANSARDWaste Management Carriers: RegulationMy Lords, I thank the Minister for genuine progress that has been made; there is obviously more to do. My noble friend mentioned Bickershaw, a huge site mere metres from a school…25 Jun 2026HANSARDHares: Close SeasonMy Lords, on animal welfare issues, I declare an interest as a dog owner. Some 45% of dog owners report that their dogs feel fear from fireworks, and the majority of people who…24 Jun 2026HANSARDNuclear Safeguards (EU Exit and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for setting out the purpose of these regulations. Nuclear safeguards and the system for reporting, inspection and verification gives the…23 Jun 2026HANSARDCarbon Budget Order 2026My Lords, we debate the seventh carbon budget on a day when our warming climate is making itself known. The Conservative Party may feel that fighting climate change is no longer…23 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lord, I shall speak to Amendment 114, standing in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle. She is unable to attend the Committee today. I will speak to…18 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]18 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to start the second day in Committee on this Bill. I open this group on airspace modernisation, consultation and charging and move Amendment 60 in the…18 Jun 2026