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231 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDHealth: Osteoporosis and FracturesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to improve access to, and quality of, services in England for people with osteoporosis and those at risk of fractures,…14 Sept 2023HANSARDHealth: Osteoporosis and FracturesMy Lords, I note my interest as co-chair of the APPG on osteoporosis. I am incredibly grateful to all colleagues who have stayed late today to take part in this important debate.…14 Sept 2023HANSARDAnimals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee.…05 Sept 2023HANSARDAnimals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.05 Sept 2023HANSARDAnimals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) BillI am incredibly grateful to all noble Lords who have taken part today. My noble friend Lady Hodgson was absolutely right to say that we must not be complacent and she had a…14 Jul 2023HANSARDAnimals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.14 Jul 2023HANSARDAnimals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) BillMy Lords, noble Lords will know of my long-standing interest in and commitment to animal welfare. I believe, like all colleagues here today I have no doubt, that the way we treat…14 Jul 2023HANSARDDomestic Animals: WelfareMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I note my interest as vice-chairman of the APPG on Cats.13 Jul 2023HANSARDDomestic Animals: WelfareTo ask His Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to improve the welfare of domestic animals.13 Jul 2023HANSARDDomestic Animals: WelfareMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on introducing a compulsory microchipping scheme for cats, which is excellent news. As we know, the kept animals Bill is not going ahead…13 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, I am very pleased to say a few words, because I do not want to disappoint my good friend the noble Lord, Lord McNally, who has obviously read the text of my speech…12 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, I join the noble Lord in wishing the noble Lords, Lord McNally and Lord Lipsey, well. I hope they are watching us on the television—perhaps as a cure for insomnia at…23 May 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, this is my first opportunity to speak in Committee on this important Bill, but I have followed it very closely, and the spirit in which constructive debate has been…09 May 2023HANSARDMicrochipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I declare an interest as a patron of International Cat Care. I warmly welcome these regulations and the Government’s action in this area. Over the years, I have had the…19 Apr 2023HANSARDMusic IndustryIn begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my interest as chairman of the Royal College of Music.17 Apr 2023HANSARDMusic IndustryTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the health of the music industry in England.17 Apr 2023HANSARDMusic IndustryMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for that Answer, but is the grim reality not that music faces an existential crisis? The ENO and Britten Sinfonia are in huge difficulties…17 Apr 2023HANSARDHIV TransmissionMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, and I declare an interest as a patron of the Terence Higgins Trust and vice-chair of the APPG on…15 Mar 2023HANSARDHIV TransmissionTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards their target of eliminating HIV transmission in England by 2030.15 Mar 2023HANSARDHIV TransmissionMy Lords, I start with a tribute to the long-standing and deep commitment of Baroness Masham to tackling HIV and AIDS. We will miss her greatly. The goal of eliminating new HIV…15 Mar 2023