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HANSARDAgriculture BillThese amendments collectively require us to impose our own standards on others. That is a perfectly legitimate objective, but none of this Bill is about lowering standards; that…28 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy Lords, Public Health England has been including in its death totals those who once had Covid, recovered, but have since died from other causes. So, if you once had the virus…27 Jul 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, what a pleasure it is to follow the noble Lord, Lord Wigley, as always, and share in the pride he takes in his roots. I am not sure that he sufficiently emphasised one…27 Jul 2020HANSARDStonehengeI beg your pardon. I beg to put the Question standing in my name.23 Jul 2020HANSARDStonehengeMy Lords, I am very fortunate to be a local resident. We have had more than 20 years of dispute between stakeholders—23 Jul 2020HANSARDStonehengeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for the proposed tunnel by-passing Stonehenge.23 Jul 2020HANSARDStonehengeMy Lords, as I said, I am very fortunate to be a local resident. We have had more than 20 years of dispute between stakeholders over this project. The costs are rising above £2…23 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Greaves—and that does not happen too frequently. I have listened to some truly informed and insightful comments during this discussion,…21 Jul 2020HANSARDFinance BillMy Lords, 40 years ago this country was confronted by mass unemployment. It went way above 3 million. Foreigners mocked us. Britain was the sick man of Europe. Unemployment was…17 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Personal Protective EquipmentMy Lords, I was going to ask my noble friend about private sector provision of PPE, but I shall move on to something which may be even more significant—the hopeful news of…16 Jul 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodMy Lords, does my noble friend notice any correlation between those who always accuse us of rushing ahead with Brexit and those who now say we are preparing far too slowly? It…15 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, there appear to be two different types of amendment in this group: those that seek to promote and incentivise advice and guidance, and those that seek to impose…14 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I regret that we have to deal with these proceedings virtually; we would not normally do so, but these are not normal circumstances. It is a hugely ambitious and vital…14 Jul 2020HANSARDEU Coronavirus Vaccine ProgrammeMy Lords, there have been some pretty knee-jerk reactions to this announcement. Can the Minister confirm that this decision is not about being against co-operation? Far from it;…13 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I apologise for not being able to join the House for the discussions on Tuesday. There was an IT hitch and I was virtually silenced. Like so many of your Lordships, I do…09 Jul 2020HANSARDArts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageI wholeheartedly welcome this extraordinary package, which I understand is the biggest package of support and investment for arts and culture anywhere in the world. Does my noble…08 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions Regime[ Inaudible ]—the Government have been able to—[ Inaudible ]—manifesto commitment the Conservative Party made. If it is to be effective, it must be sustained, consistent and…08 Jul 2020HANSARDFood: Chicken and BeefCould my noble friend clear my muddled mind? Is it true that there is not a shred of evidence that washing chicken in chlorine is harming US consumers? Is it not true that here in…07 Jul 2020HANSARDPersonal Protective EquipmentMy Lords, it is not simply stockpiling but the ability to supply PPE as and when needed that is so important. Will my noble friend join me in welcoming and congratulating the…24 Jun 2020HANSARDSchools: Return of StudentsMy Lords, six children have, sadly, died with Covid, yet nearly 2,000 children are killed or seriously injured every year in traffic accidents, which suggests that children suffer…23 Jun 2020