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HANSARDTextiles and Clothing Sectors: Environmental SustainabilityMy Lords, that is precisely why it is very important that the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan, which includes 60% of those involved in the clothing industry in this country,…22 Jul 2019HANSARDBiodiversity Duty: Public AuthoritiesMy Lords, this has to be not only across government but across the whole of civic society and public authorities if we are to enhance the environment. I have plenty of examples of…22 Jul 2019HANSARDBiodiversity Duty: Public AuthoritiesMy Lords, we must ensure that biodiversity is at the heart of improving the environment. The forthcoming environment Bill provides an opportunity to do more for biodiversity. We…22 Jul 2019HANSARDBiodiversity Duty: Public AuthoritiesIt is very important to retain veteran trees wherever we can because they are vital to our ecosystems. Obviously, if they are dangerous because they are beside roads or whatever,…22 Jul 2019HANSARDBiodiversity Duty: Public AuthoritiesMy Lords, my noble friend is right to highlight the biodiversity costs of losing ash trees. It is why, with research, we have found the most tolerant strains. We will be planting…22 Jul 2019HANSARDBiodiversity Duty: Public AuthoritiesMy Lords, the environment Bill—obviously, this is a second Session piece of legislation—is designed to plot a course precisely to restore and enhance nature and the environment…22 Jul 2019HANSARDBiodiversity Duty: Public AuthoritiesMy Lords, the noble Countess is right that, as the Government implement, with others, our 25-year environment plan, we will build on existing reporting mechanisms to drive further…22 Jul 2019HANSARDBiodiversity Duty: Public AuthoritiesMy Lords, I passed through that great town only on Friday, so I identify with what my noble friend says on the matter. That is precisely why we are going to mandate biodiversity…22 Jul 2019HANSARDTextiles and Clothing Sectors: Environmental SustainabilityMy Lords, I am a great fan of wool and of pastoral farming. When I was at the Hampton Court flower show, I saw the latest compost made, without the need for peat, from bracken and…22 Jul 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillMy Lords, this new clause would require the Secretary of State to produce guidance on the provisions of the Act by no later than 20 November 2019. It would also require guidance…17 Jul 2019HANSARDEnvironment (Legislative Functions from Directives) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 6 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 15 July .17 Jul 2019HANSARDPlastic Bag ChargeMy Lords, I have enormous sympathy with that. It is obviously a matter for the House authorities. Those of us who subscribe to various societies and organisations are now starting…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPlastic Bag ChargeMy Lords, what is happening with the supermarkets—and, indeed, with the 10p charge —shows that we are changing consumers. Yes, we can ban certain things, but if we are to command…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPlastic Bag ChargeWe discussed these matters earlier this week in relation to littering. The evidence is very clear that the reduction in the number of single-use carrier bags has had a dramatic…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPlastic Bag ChargeThe noble Baroness is right that it has gone to very good causes, and it is a matter of social responsibility that the charities that benefit from the charge should receive that…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPlastic Bag ChargeMy Lords, I very much hope that it is not the Secretary of State’s farewell message, because he has shown great leadership in ensuring that the enhancement of the environment is…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPlastic Bag ChargeMy Lords, I first salute my noble friend’s tenacity on this matter. We do want to make progress. We estimate that, overall, surplus income to charities from charging would be £29…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPlastic Bag ChargeMy Lords, this important measure affects small businesses. To ensure effective policy, we have asked the Regulatory Policy Committee to scrutinise our evidence of costs and…17 Jul 2019HANSARDLitter StrategyI had better check on that precisely for the noble Baroness. I will put a letter in the Library. The whole purpose of the deposit return scheme is to ensure that, in our ever more…15 Jul 2019HANSARDEnvironment (Legislative Functions from Directives) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Environment (Legislative Functions from Directives) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.15 Jul 2019