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HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a farmer and landowner as set out in the register. I would like to apologise at the outset for not speaking at Second Reading, but I was unable…20 Feb 2023HANSARDAgricultural Transition PlanMy Lords—01 Feb 2023HANSARDAgricultural Transition PlanMy Lords, I declare my interests as a farmer, as set out in the register. I also express my thanks to the Minister and his department for the progress on and development of ELMS…01 Feb 2023HANSARDNational ParksThe L andscape s R eview recommended that there should be an upgrade in the current duty to foster economic and social growth in national parks and AONBs. Please can the Minister…18 Jan 2023HANSARDHousing: Private Rented SectorI thank the Minister for her response. Clearly, the supply of houses for rent is an increasing problem. I want to focus on the methodology of energy performance certificates used…12 Jan 2023HANSARDHousing: Private Rented SectorTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the demand and supply of housing in the private rented sector in the implementation of their housing policy.12 Jan 2023HANSARDHousing: Private Rented SectorMy Lords, I declare my interests in rural rental properties as set out in the register, and I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper.12 Jan 2023HANSARDSustainable Farming Incentive GrantsMy Lords, I declare my farming interests as set out in the register. It is actually quite easy to apply for the SFI but, of course, the devil is in the detail. A major contributor…05 Dec 2022HANSARDFarmers and Landowners: Tax ConsequencesI thank the Minister for her kind words; however, we need a little more action. It would seem to be a platitude to say that the tax system should align with the Government’s…28 Nov 2022HANSARDFarmers and Landowners: Tax ConsequencesIn begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my interest as a farmer and landowner. I also take this opportunity to humbly apologise to…28 Nov 2022HANSARDFarmers and Landowners: Tax ConsequencesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have, if any, to ensure that farmers and landowners do not suffer any disadvantageous tax consequences if they change the use of…28 Nov 2022HANSARDRenters Reform BillMy Lords, whilst welcoming an enormous amount that is in the proposed legislation, I am very concerned about the capacity of the courts to undertake the justified evictions under…22 Nov 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a farmer and landowner as set out in the register. I too welcome the noble Lord, Lord Roborough, and congratulate him on his excellent and…21 Nov 2022HANSARDHorticultural SectorMy Lords, I declare my farming interest as set out in the register and my membership of the Gardening and Horticulture APPG, so ably chaired by the noble Baroness, Lady Fookes,…13 Oct 2022HANSARDAgricultural Fertiliser and Feed: Rising CostsMy Lords, I declare my interest as a farmer, as set out in the register. I too welcome this timely debate, as farm input prices have risen by between 25% and 30%, depending on the…29 Jun 2022HANSARDPig FarmingMy Lords, I declare my interests as a farmer and landowner, as set out in the register. I welcome this very timely debate, as many of the issues relating to the problems of the…16 Jun 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, this has been a most wide-ranging and interesting debate, and it is a great pleasure to follow so many knowledgeable people, including the right reverend Prelate the…11 May 2022HANSARDUkraine War: UK Food SecurityMy Lords, I declare my interests as a farmer, as set out in the register. In view of the current inflation figures of between 24% and 28% for farming inputs, and the considerable…26 Apr 2022HANSARDBoiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank the Minister for his clear explanation of how the scheme will work. However, like the noble Lord, Lord Jones, I await the Minister’s response to the Secondary…04 Apr 2022HANSARDHousebuilding: TargetMy Lords, in order to maximise the funding for the building of affordable housing, there is a need to bring in willing and able institutional investors. However, the Government…30 Mar 2022