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HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I did not speak last Friday, and this is the only group to which I intend to speak today. I could have spoken to the last group, as my former constituency abutted the…12 Dec 2025HANSARDThe UK’s Demographic FutureMy Lords, I deeply regret being here today and participating in this debate. I regret it because it involves the valedictory speech of a great parliamentarian who should not be…11 Dec 2025HANSARDWheelchair and Community Equipment StrategyMy Lords, I am delighted to be the first Conservative to congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Gerada, on an excellent maiden speech, as one would expect from such a distinguished…11 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Black of Brentwood on introducing his proposed new clause and on running through the sordid details, which we did not want to hear…09 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I think we all welcome the concept of Clause 82, because it provides a significant step forward towards justice for survivors of child sexual abuse. By removing the…09 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill09 Dec 2025HANSARDWelfare of Domestic AnimalsMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Black of Brentwood for raising this Question. As he said, the House did pass the last Government’s banning regulations in 2023, but…04 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, when I first saw this new clause, I did not pay too much attention, but having looked at it in more detail, I support the noble Baroness, Lady Armstrong of Hill Top, and…27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lord, I focused on this new clause when I saw my noble friend Lord Randall of Uxbridge’s name on it. When I was Opposition Chief Whip, among the many fixtures and fittings I…27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I will speak to the proposed new clauses in my Amendments 271C, 271D and 271E. I congratulate my noble friend Lady Maclean on her excellent amendments. She also has the…27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillWhy, then, was it legitimate to pass the War Crimes Act, bringing to justice someone who committed crimes, not even in this country, 50 years ago?27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, before speaking to my Amendment 258A, I say in the nicest possible way to the Government Whip, the noble Lord, Lord Katz, that he must not get overexcited about a…27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI apologise to the noble Lord, Lord Hanson; I was not referring to him. It was the Government Whip who was getting very agitated about my comments. I could have spoken for a lot…27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, that was a good little 16-minute debate. I say to the noble Lord, Lord Hanson of Flint, that I rather admire his style in this House—I hope that does not damage his…27 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I had intended to give my strong support to Amendments 3, 45 to 49, 52 and 58—a mere eight amendments out of the 21 in this massive group—but in the interests of time I…21 Nov 2025HANSARDPlastic Recycling TargetsMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baronesses who have taken part in today’s debate. It is important that we reflect on both the importance of the recycling targets and the…20 Nov 2025HANSARDPlastic Recycling TargetsI neglected to say that I should congratulate the Defra officials—that is, the British team, under both the previous Government and this Government—on the superb job they have…20 Nov 2025HANSARDLitter on Canal TowpathsMy Lords, this has been an important and enjoyable debate. I congratulate my noble friend Lord Evans of Rainow on securing it. The fact that concerns have been raised in so many…20 Nov 2025HANSARDLitter on Canal TowpathsI have forgotten what terms I used on Monday or Wednesday this week. I did not call it fly-tipping. I honestly cannot remember; I could not find it when I was searching for it. It…20 Nov 2025