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HANSARDNew Homes TargetThe Minister in her reply to the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss, mentioned energy efficiency. What requirements are His Majesty’s Government making that all new…21 Oct 2025HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords, by way of illustration, I cite the example of my 23 year-old granddaughter, who has a first-class degree from the University of Birmingham in physics. She applied to…16 Oct 2025HANSARDMaking Tax DigitalMy Lords, will it be mandatory?17 Sept 2025HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and the Terrorism Act 2000 (Port Examination Codes of Practice) Regulations 2025My Lords, due to the present lack of the next Minister, the Grand Committee stands adjourned until such time as he comes.17 Sept 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, as is customary on these occasions, I must advise the Grand Committee that in the unlikely event—these are my parentheses—of a Division in the Chamber while we are…09 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I must apologise: I should have advised the Committee that, as the noble Lord, Lord Hacking, alluded to, Amendment 237 is in an incorrect place on the Marshalled…02 Sept 2025HANSARDEnterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025My Lords, I must inform the House that if the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Fox, is agreed to, I will not be able to call the amendment in the name of the noble…22 Jul 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if, as I am told is probable, there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after…14 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, before putting Amendment 49, I must advise the House that, if it is agreed to, I will not be able to call Amendments 50 to 53 due to pre-emption.07 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, as previously advised, Amendment 49 having been agreed to, I cannot call Amendments 50 to 53 due to pre-emption. Amendment 53A07 Jul 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI am sorry but, having spoken to the amendment, the noble Baroness must move it so that others can comment.19 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I am now going right off script, for which I am sure I will get into terrible trouble, to say to the noble Baroness, Lady Anderson, what a way to spend a honeymoon—but…04 Jun 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, as is normal on these occasions, I must advise the Grand Committee that if there is a Division in the Chamber—I put in parentheses that I think that is highly…04 Jun 2025HANSARDAllowancesI wonder whether the noble Baroness can give me clarification. I use as an illustration my own situation, which I know is far from unique. I rent the use of a room in an apartment…02 Jun 2025HANSARDPlanning Reforms: Energy and Housing CostsMy Lords, is it not mandatory for all new houses to have on their roofs solar panels or photovoltaics?15 May 2025HANSARDMyanmar EarthquakeMy Lords, how can we ensure that the very welcome aid to which the noble Baroness has referred goes to those who need it most, when foreign correspondents are not permitted by the…03 Apr 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]Before putting the question on the amendment, I must advise the House that, if it is agreed to, I will not be able to call Amendments 36A or 61A due to pre-emption.02 Apr 2025HANSARDUK Fishers: EU AgreementCan the Minister comment on recent reports that our fishers are using heavier ropes to avoid snagging mammals, whales, dolphins and creatures of that ilk?31 Mar 2025HANSARDEnergy PricesMy Lords, the Minister will not be surprised by my question: what price tidal power?26 Mar 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Vessel CollisionMy Lords, I would not dream of adding my name to those my noble friend Lord Attlee just mentioned, but I did spend all my commercial life in the shipping industry, so I may have a…13 Mar 2025