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HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, all my life I have been pro-American and favourably disposed to the United States, but not any more at this moment. What Biden has done in Afghanistan will go down in…18 Aug 2021HANSARDChinese Products and Companies: Human Rights ViolationsMy Lords, several countries have accused China of committing genocide, and so has the House of Commons. The FCDO said in a Written Answer to me that China is running concentration…20 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as in the register. I rise to commend the statements by the noble Baroness, Lady Young of Old Scone, and her excellent moving of the amendments.…12 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as in the register. While I warmly welcome all the provisions that the Government have put into this Bill on this matter of due diligence, I also…12 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I do not need the Minister to respond to the points I am about to make. First, I thank him for his detailed response to all points raised in this debate. I raised a few…07 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as on the register. It was an absolute pleasure to hear my noble friend introduce this vital new clause, which is quite superb. It is also amazing…07 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare my environmental interests as in the register. I support the noble Lord, Lord Cameron of Dillington, and his Amendment 163A, which encourages sewerage…05 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as on the register. Like my noble friend Lord Caithness, I support the thrust of both these amendments, though neither goes far enough, in my…05 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare my environmental interests as in the register. However, today, I speak in my capacity as chair of the Delegated Powers Committee. I will speak to Amendments…30 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, the noble Viscount, Lord Colville of Culross, has made a very powerful speech on cracking down not just on single-use plastics but on every single-use product. It merits…30 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to listen to the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville, and my noble friend Lord Ridley, who set out the case for this amendment so…30 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare my environmental interests as on the register. This is a very important amendment which I am proud to support, and I urge my noble friend the Minister to agree…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, it was an absolute delight to listen to the excellent speech from the noble Earl, Lord Devon, and his call for better-quality access. There is considerable merit in…21 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment Bill21 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare my environmental interests as on the register. This afternoon I will, if I may, speak from a seated position—I had a long train journey and the old legs are a…21 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken—21 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy apologies, Lord Deputy Chairman; I did not realise you would be calling the noble Earl, Lord Caithness. I am grateful to all noble Lords and noble Baronesses who have…21 Jun 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Other Provisions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021My Lords, I reluctantly support this extension for the reasons my noble friend the Minister has given. Personally, I would have taken the risk since, although the number of cases…16 Jun 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare a personal interest as someone who pays ground rent on my London flat. I am coming at this from a slightly different angle from the noble Lord, Lord Lennie. My…14 Jun 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will, for a change, be very brief, not least because there are a number of amendments in this group in the name of my noble friend Lord Young of Cookham which give a…09 Jun 2021