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HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, in response to the public outcry at the Government’s opposition to the noble Duke’s original amendments, the Government promised us that they would deliver the wishes of…09 Nov 2021HANSARDCatchment Based Approach’s Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy 2021To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Catchment Based Approach’s Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy 2021 and related reports from the Angling Trust…03 Nov 2021HANSARDCatchment Based Approach’s Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy 2021My Lords, I acknowledge that the Minister has extensive connections to the chalk downlands of southern England, together with his neighbour, the noble Duke, the Duke of…03 Nov 2021HANSARDExports to AfricaMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Popat, on securing this debate for us and on the succinct way in which he set out the key issues. I want to speak specifically about…28 Oct 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I share the concerns of the noble Lord, Lord West, on these issues. I happen to have lived in the same area for more than 70 years and I know the Solent very well, so I…26 Oct 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for her support of the amendment I wish to speak to; Amendment 83, in my name, dealing with the chalk stream restoration strategy. I also…13 Sept 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsMy Lords, to come back to the assessment of the situation and consultation before decision to deport, in April, the US State Secretary, Antony J Blinken, assessed Zimbabwe as one…22 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I speak in particular to Amendments 234 and 241 in my name. The Government have shown a commitment to tackling the issue of the poor quality of our rivers and freshwater…12 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment Bill12 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI thank all noble Lords and noble Baronesses who have spoken in support of my amendment. The vigour of the debate was very encouraging for me and my fellow Hampshire men and women…12 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Cameron of Dillington, in this House. He speaks with great knowledge and conviction. It is equally a pleasure to…07 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillIt was—I was going to say “delightful”, but that sounds rather patronising and I do not mean that at all. It was “reassuring” to hear the words of the noble Baroness, Lady Jones…05 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment Bill05 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI beg leave to withdraw my amendment.05 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I am delighted to follow my noble friend Lord Bradshaw. We have a history of working together that goes back many years. I think the last time was to do with Railtrack,…30 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment Bill23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, allow me first to declare my interests—first, as vice-chair of the All-Party Chalk Streams Group, and as a past chairman of the town council of Alresford, in Hampshire,…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI thank all noble Lords who contributed to the debate on Amendment 23. First, I reassure the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, that whether she sees me or not in the House, much of…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEthiopiaMy Lords, Ethiopia has made huge strides as a developing nation, in which relationships with the UK have played a significant part. Today I am wearing the tie presented to me when…15 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, the Minister made the point about the magnitude and gravity of the Bill and, in my view, that applies nowhere more specifically than to Part 5, dealing with water. It…07 Jun 2021