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HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, while I support the actions of the Government, I urge them to consider the ordinary people and companies in Hong Kong who accept the new security law in order to make a…21 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a farmer and landowner, as set out in the register. I had great pleasure in putting my name to the important Amendment 174, and to Amendment…21 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering, whose analysis I almost completely agree with, although my conclusion is a little different. I…21 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a farmer and landowner as set out in the register. I support the proposal in the name of the noble Earl, Lord Devon, to remove Clause 34 and…21 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as a farmer and landowner, as set out in the register. I shall speak to Amendments 202, 203, 204 and 205 in my name. The basic purpose of these…16 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a farmer and landowner as set out in the register. I support Amendments 56, 60 and 69 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Northbrook, as it is…14 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I support Amendments 58 and 119, as tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, and the noble Earl, Lord Caithness. I also agree with every word that the noble Lord, Lord…14 Jul 2020HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Arms SalesMy Lords, I declare my interests in Saudi Arabia as set out in the register. Saudi Arabia is an important ally as well as an important market for UK exporters. However, as far as…10 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a farmer as set out in the register. I support Amendment 12, set out by the noble Lord, Lord Curry. As it says, “increasing understanding,…09 Jul 2020HANSARDEU: Xylella FastidiosaMy Lords, what plans do the Government have to introduce country of origin labelling on imported plants and trees, together with the vital dissemination of information on relevant…08 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I declare my farming and land-owning interests, as set out in the register, in particular my receipt of basic payments over the years. I support Amendments 2, 3, 15, 20,…07 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, in announcing the decision on BNO passports, what consideration has been given to the likely Chinese reaction? I believe that there is a provision in an annexe to the…02 Jul 2020HANSARDSchools: Online Support for PupilsMy Lords, I declare my educational interests as set out in the register. In severely disadvantaged areas, online teaching can be extremely limited by the lack not just of promised…18 Jun 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as farmer and landowner, as set out in the register. I broadly welcome this Bill and will confine my remarks to those areas that have been less…10 Jun 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Crop Diversification Derogation) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I declare my interests as a farmer and landowner, as set out in the register. While welcoming the belated decision to abandon the three-crop rule, for many farmers it…02 Jun 2020HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, while I join in the criticism of China’s imposition of a national security law, I ask the Minister to confirm that any economic and financial measures being considered…02 Jun 2020HANSARDAfrica: SupportMy Lords, I declare my interest as a farmer as set out in the register. Could the Minister confirm that, in providing support to African and other eligible countries, careful…06 May 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Covid-19My Lords, I add my thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Pendry, for the opportunity afforded by this debate to review the situation in Hong Kong. I hope he will forgive me if I do not…19 Mar 2020HANSARDTree Pests and DiseasesMy Lords, I add my thanks to the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope of Craighead, and the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, for bringing this important debate forward. I declare my…13 Feb 2020HANSARDTrade Deals: Animal WelfareMy Lords, I declare my interests as a farmer as set out in the register. Could the Minister explain the recent remarks by the Prime Minister at the UK-Africa Investment Summit…05 Feb 2020