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HANSARDRutland LieutenancyThe Minister is absolutely right that it is a great tribute to the House of Lords that we can look after the interests of the 41,000 people of Rutland, the lord-lieutenant and the…15 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I was sitting here with unusual patience, but the noble Lord, Lord Wallace, has encouraged me to intervene to make just one point. The Bill says it is to: “Remove the…09 Jul 2025HANSARDForest Risk CommoditiesMy Lords, as the Minister is aware, a large percentage of the forests of the United Kingdom are in Scotland. Would the Minister consult with the Scottish Government about this and…08 Jul 2025HANSARDUnpaid TaxMy Lords, will the Minister give us an assurance that the Treasury will pursue Members, former Members and Members on leave of absence from this House with the same vigour as it…07 Jul 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyMy Lords, my memory is not as good as it used to be, so can the Minister help me? How long ago were the Chagossians removed from their homeland? How many discussions and debates…03 Jul 2025 Bills sponsored (6)