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HANSARDFisheries Bill [HL]My Lords, I understand the instincts of the noble Lord exactly. On international obligations, the whole point about the last resort is that, if international obligations were not…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [HL]My Lords, so that I do not mislead the noble Lord, I will write to him about that. Triggering work on the fisheries management plans is another stream of work; a response may…12 Nov 2020HANSARDGenetically Modified Organisms (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 12 October be approved.10 Nov 2020HANSARDOrganic Products (Production and Control) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to this debate, and I particularly highlight the maiden speech of my noble friend Lord Mendoza. I note his wide range of…10 Nov 2020HANSARDOrganic Products (Production and Control) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I declare my farming interests, as set out in the register. I also much look forward to the maiden speech of my noble friend Lord Mendoza. I hope it would be useful to…10 Nov 2020HANSARDOrganic Products (Production and Control) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 13 October be approved.10 Nov 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I beg to move Motion A. At this juncture, I should declare my farming interests, as set out in the register. I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Grantchester, for the…09 Nov 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendments 16B and 18B, to which the Commons have disagreed; and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 18C and 18D in lieu of Lords…09 Nov 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I want to thank all noble Lords who have spoken. It is always embarrassing when one receives such generous comments, but I want to record my strong appreciation for all…09 Nov 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 1, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A.20 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 17, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 17A.20 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 9, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 9A.20 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I will speak also to Motions C, C1, F and F1. At this juncture, I should declare my farming interests, as set out in the register. I start…20 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillThe amendment raises the important issue of creating a healthy, more sustainable food supply chain. The Government have this aim in mind, and the Bill as drafted will allow us to…20 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for a far more extensive debate, in terms of numbers, than I had imagined. It adds to the many other debates that we have had on this matter over…20 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 16, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 16A.20 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to cover these important points in a little more detail. It has been a very interesting debate. I start by referring specifically to…20 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for another insightful debate. I say immediately that although Defra has the lead responsibility for food, many departments across government have a…20 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 11, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 11A.20 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 18, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 18A.20 Oct 2020