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HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, despite supporting the Bill in general, I strongly support Amendment 11, which I will speak to. An assessment of risk, which is generally agreed to be appropriate in all…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, at the risk of incurring the ire of the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, while we are on the subject of nickel-and-diming over numbers, how did the Minister settle on a figure…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillSo, is once a year “from time to time”?03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI understand the difficulty that the Minister is in, but the point I am trying to make is that it is important that those operating the premises know what they are required to do.…03 Feb 2025HANSARDUK Strategy Towards the Arctic (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, I rise as the current chairman of the International Relations and Defence Committee. I very much thank my predecessor, the noble Lord, Lord Ashton of Hyde, and the…09 Jan 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, for bringing this important debate today. I thank him particularly as a former member of the International…09 Oct 2024HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, we all have a growing understanding of the devastating effects of PM2.5 and particulate matter in general on human health, and we welcome efforts to bear down on them. I…30 Jan 2023HANSARDHer Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeMy Lords, the breadth of wisdom, experience and accomplishments of Her Majesty the Queen, as well as the extent and depth of her service to our nation, are such that a single…26 May 2022HANSARDGenetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, I will be brief, but I start by declaring an interest as the owner of a farm. I am a newcomer to the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee, but there is a danger here…14 Mar 2022HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, only a few days ago, I was delighted to hear a speech given by my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on restoring…07 Jun 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, others have spoken and will speak about the huge range of interests and skills that the Duke of Edinburgh possessed. As Master of the Horse, I will focus on his…12 Apr 2021HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, like the noble Lord, Lord Trees, I would like to speak to Amendment 258. On 25 June, the Government announced that they would consult on mandatory labelling provisions…23 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I reiterate the declaration of my interests as a landowner and land manager. In the context of my noble friend’s Amendments 58 and 119, I draw the attention of my noble…14 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly on Amendments 5, 17 and 27, in the name of my noble friend Lord Lucas. I declare my interest as a landowner and land manager, and as Master of the…07 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly to Amendment 103, the impact of which would be to limit the range of activities benefiting from the Secretary of State’s financial support outlined…07 Jul 2020HANSARDReserve Forces and Cadets’ AssociationsMy Lords, I start by declaring my interest as president of the Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations. The forerunners of today’s Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’…27 Jan 2020HANSARDReserve Forces and Cadets’ AssociationsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the contribution of Reserve Forces and Cadets’ Associations to the work of the Reserve Forces and the cadets, to…27 Jan 2020HANSARDWelfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England and Northern Ireland) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, while it was unfortunate that the original SI was not drafted to recognise certificates of competence issued in the Republic of Ireland, it is surely right that this is…30 Oct 2019HANSARDWelfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England and Northern Ireland) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Pre-stunned.30 Oct 2019