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HANSARDUK-China Economic and Financial DialogueMy Lords, this was an important visit. I welcome the Statement and endorse the importance of productive trade deals around the world leading to growth opportunities. I am pleased…14 Jan 2025HANSARDEnglish DevolutionMy Lords, in this age of black holes, will mayors’ offices be adequately resourced to fulfil their potential? The newly elected mayor for Warrington and Cheshire is warmly…19 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, while the Committee considers the amendments in this group drawing attention to immediate overriding priority objectives, I would like to provide a wider context that…17 Dec 2024HANSARDPlanning Reforms: Net-zero Carbon EmissionsMy Lords, one of the urgent challenges to deliver net-zero carbon emissions is to facilitate the delivery of onshore wind and solar, persistently denied by the previous…03 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillI have always been an admirer of sovereign wealth funds. They enable significant investment, targeting strategic national priorities for the benefit of their relevant populations.…18 Nov 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]My Lords, there can be no dispute that the formation of the Premier League in 1992 has been transformative of football and has led to English top-flight football being the most…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEV Strategy: (ECC Committee Report)I also would like to start my remarks on the progress of the electric vehicle transition by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Parminter, for chairing the committee on this…16 Oct 2024HANSARDWild Atlantic SalmonMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, for introducing this popular debate. I declare my interest as owning a property with my sister in Dumfries and Galloway…12 Sept 2024HANSARDEnvironment and Climate Change Committee Report: An Extraordinary Challenge: Restoring 30 per cent of our Land and Sea by 2030My Lords, I start by congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Parminter, on her excellent chairmanship of the Environment and Climate Change Committee and thanking her for her…11 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s Speech (4th Day)How exhilarating it is to speak again from this side of the House. How refreshing that, at long last, the opportunity to deliver on ambition comes our way; to bring stability and…22 Jul 2024HANSARDFair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024My Lords, I thank the Minister for his explanation to the House today. This is an incredibly important measure to help resolve deep-seated problems at the producer end of the milk…25 Mar 2024HANSARDArtsI am sure he will have been thrilled to find such a fine, vibrant city, with deep cultural and artistic traditions that have given rise to a business community of talent across…01 Feb 2024HANSARDArtsIt was good to see the Minister on his first visit to Liverpool in November last year. I was surprised to hear it was his first visit to Britain’s premier city.01 Feb 2024HANSARDNatWest: Account Terminations and Branch ClosuresIt is excellent news that the Government have today commenced the statutory instrument by which so-called “politically exposed persons” will not be subjected to increased…10 Jan 2024HANSARDBovine TuberculosisI declare my interest as a farmer in Cheshire. Badger controls are an emotive issue. Does the Minister agree that where a policy based on science is found to work in practice,…12 Dec 2023HANSARDHillsborough Families Report: Government ResponseI too thank the noble and learned Lord the Minister for repeating the Statement today. I join other noble Lords tonight in paying tribute to the Reverend James Jones, previously…06 Dec 2023HANSARDElectricity Network Connection Action PlanMy Lords, there are considerable problems with capacity issues within local circuits in the distribution network from the transmission lines, especially in rural areas. There are…22 Nov 2023HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]I begin by joining others in welcoming the Secretary of State to his new position and congratulating him on his maiden speech. His standing can only enhance the reputation of your…21 Nov 2023HANSARD2030 Emissions Reduction Target: HeatingMy Lords, it is an unfortunate feature of Conservative Governments that they constantly churn grant schemes—05 Sept 2023HANSARD2030 Emissions Reduction Target: HeatingI apologise; I had not noticed the right reverend Prelate rise to ask his question. It is an unfortunate feature of Conservative Governments that they constantly churn grant…05 Sept 2023