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HANSARDTributes: Lord LamingMy Lords, Lord Laming fulfilled his role as Chairman of Committees with considerable distinction. He was dedicated to the service of your Lordships’ House, and indeed, as we have…22 Jul 2026HANSARDBycatch Risk Prioritisation FrameworkMy Lords, I should perhaps declare an interest, as I took the then Fisheries Bill through your Lordships’ House. All that we have heard today very much chimes with what we heard…21 Jul 2026HANSARDNatural England: Gamebird Release LicensingMy Lords, to play in what the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, said, I think that what has broken down is trust; that is, trust on the part of so many in the rural communities in relation…21 Jul 2026HANSARDFarming Practices: Sustainable Farming IncentiveMy Lords, I declare my farming interests. One should not be provoked by comments, but it is important that we feed the nation, and I am worried about this concern that, if you are…13 Jul 2026HANSARDClean Water Bill: Chalk StreamsIn terms of our desire for clean water, can I ask that the Government work very closely with the champions of clean water—the fishing community, who are often the eyes and ears on…13 Jul 2026HANSARDFood SecurityMy Lords, it was your Lordships’ House that agreed that, instead of five years, as was in the Agriculture Bill, we should consider these matters every three years. It is very…29 Jun 2026HANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkMy Lords, I ask the Minister to reflect on the importance of balance in the countryside between the interests of farming and conservation. One of the lessons I think we should…18 Jun 2026HANSARDEnvironment Act 2021 TargetsMy Lords—16 Jun 2026HANSARDEnvironment Act 2021 TargetsDoes the Minister agree that invasive non-native species have a very profound effect on not only the economy but our native ecosystem? Does she agree also that we should do more…16 Jun 2026HANSARDAccess to Nature Green PaperMy Lords, I declare my farming interests as declared in the register. Farming for food production and the environment is eminently compatible, but does the Minister agree that…03 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic ResponseMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, is taking part remotely. I invite him to speak.01 Jun 2026HANSARDCity of London (Markets) BillThat this House do agree with the order made by the Commons set out in their message of 23 April; that the promoter of the City of London (Markets) Bill, which was originally…27 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell of Surbiton, will be taking part remotely, and it has been agreed that she will be called as the third speaker in the debate on the…24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell of Surbiton, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Baroness to speak.24 Apr 2026HANSARDMalvern Hills Bill [HL]Malvern Hills Bill [HL] That this House resolves that the promoters of the Malvern Hills Bill [HL], which was originally introduced in this House on 22 January 2025, should have…23 Apr 2026HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeThat the Report from the Select Committee Changes relating to Grand Committee and delegated legislation debates; Procedural changes resulting from the coming into force of the…23 Apr 2026HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeMy Lords, the first part of the report proposes changes to Grand Committee sittings and to debates on delegated legislation in order to increase the House’s capacity to scrutinise…23 Apr 2026HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeMr Lords, those were two interesting comments. I would obviously also want to take this opportunity to thank the noble Lord, Lord Watson of Invergowrie, and his committee for…23 Apr 2026HANSARDStanding Orders (Public Business)That the standing orders relating to public business be amended as follows: Delete Standing Orders 3 ( Peers by descent not to be introduced ), 9 ( Hereditary peers: by-elections…23 Apr 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Baroness to speak.15 Apr 2026