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HANSARDRenewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction. I begin by recognising that this draft Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2026 makes a specific and, on the face of it,…17 Mar 2026HANSARDElectricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2026This is not a debate. This is an SI about the mechanism for contracts for difference. It is not a debate on energy policy.17 Mar 2026HANSARDPeatland RestorationMy Lords, last year we had a record number of wildfires, including in our peatlands and moorlands. I take this opportunity to ask the Minister if he could update the House on…12 Mar 2026HANSARDGreenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026My Lords, I will respond to this SI and the regret amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Moynihan. My noble friend Lady Suttie will respond to the specific points raised…12 Mar 2026HANSARDGreenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026It is not for me to respond to what is a question for the Minister. The Government’s impact assessment estimates central abatement investment of around £22 million, with…12 Mar 2026HANSARDGreenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026There is a reduction in place in Northern Ireland. There is not specific legislation around that.12 Mar 2026HANSARDGreenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026I welcome the noble and learned Baroness’s intervention. The Scotland issue relates to devolved legislation and legislation that Scotland has passed. The issue in relation to the…12 Mar 2026HANSARDElectricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) (Specified Period) Order 2026My Lords, I will respond on the Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) (Specified Period) Order. While appearing to be only a minor adjustment today, this SI…09 Mar 2026HANSARDEnergy MarketsMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the Statement on the very serious and fast-moving situation in the Middle East. The recent escalation in the Gulf following President Trump’s…09 Mar 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I speak for my Benches, as my noble friend Lady Walmsley is unable to be here today as she is presently chairing a committee. As we reach the final stage of this…09 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, very briefly, I support the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, on these matters. Our national parks are now in their 75th anniversary year. Some 10% of our land and most of our…05 Mar 2026HANSARDPFASMy Lords, the Minister said that this is a starting point and we broadly welcome that, and I note that she said that this is an extremely complicated group of chemicals used in…05 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 241 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Ravensdale. I should have put my name to it and apologise to the noble Lord for not having done so, but I…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCarbon Budget 6My Lords, to return to the Minister’s original Answer in relation to legal challenges, what assessment has been made of the electric vehicle rollout and boiler replacement…03 Mar 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I will respond to this group on advertising and sponsorship. On these Benches, we feel that it is essential that the Bill strikes the right balance between regulating…03 Mar 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, this group relates to the technology in devices. Government Amendments 130 and 132 are, we understand, designed to future-proof this legislation, particularly to prevent…03 Mar 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I will respond to this group of minor and technical government amendments, which relate primarily to enforcement and regulation-making powers. I thank the Minister for…03 Mar 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I will respond to this group of amendments concerning the proposed retail licence scheme for tobacco and nicotine products. We welcome the inclusion of a retail…03 Mar 2026HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: Clean Energy ProjectsMy Lords, long-duration energy storage is an extremely important part of our energy transition, providing much-needed stability to our future energy systems. Falling prices and…26 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillTo be clear, I do not disagree with the noble Lord—they are small steps and welcome. I am not against them as small steps; they will help. There is a bigger, broader problem out…25 Feb 2026