Member of Parliament
Lord Bethell
Member since
19 Jul 2018
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2,941
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Last spoke
24 Feb 2026
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HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy noble friend is looking very well on it. He mentioned that 4 billion cigarettes had been taken by the police in 2024. According to HMRC, the number is 24 million. I draw…24 Feb 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Stevens, who gave a pretty good summary of many of the arguments against this group of amendments. I join him in all…24 Feb 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillNoble Lords have, perfectly reasonably, rebutted me on that. But my point is that the modern retail experience does not rely on retailers squinting to try to judge the difference…24 Feb 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillIf my noble friend is correct, I will absolutely and humbly correct myself. Maybe we could have a drink afterwards and compare notes on that. On the question of freedom, I too am…24 Feb 2026HANSARDNational Cancer PlanMy Lords, I echo the praise of other noble Lords for the report. Professor Peter Johnson has done an enormously worthwhile job, and there is so much richness and so many good…09 Feb 2026
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