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HANSARDHorseracing and Bloodstock IndustriesMy Lords, I declare my interests as having had the pleasure of attending this year’s Royal Ascot, and my uncle spent a great many years working in the training yards in Newmarket…14 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I declare my farming and land management interests in Wales, as set out in the register. Amendment 233, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Young of Old Scone, is…13 Sept 2023HANSARDHunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillI understand the noble Lord’s point about wanting to speak to a specific amendment, but he will have to wait until we get to the group that Amendment 34 is in.12 Sept 2023HANSARDLand Use in England Committee ReportMy Lords, I take this opportunity to wish all noble Lords, doorkeepers and House staff a very happy and restful recess. With that, I beg to move that the House do now adjourn.25 Jul 2023HANSARDAgriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023That the draft Order laid before the House on 6 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 24 July.25 Jul 2023HANSARDAgriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023My Lords, I declare my farming and land management interests, as set out in the register. This order was laid before the House on 6 June 2023. It delivers a package of financial…24 Jul 2023HANSARDAgriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023My Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords for their views and questions on this instrument. We all recognise the importance of the services that the AHDB delivers to our agricultural…24 Jul 2023HANSARDAgriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2023.24 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, I remind the House that, as we are on Report, interventions on current speakers should be for direct questions or points of elucidation.17 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI beg to move that further consideration on Report be adjourned and that the House be adjourned during pleasure until 10.15 pm.17 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillPerhaps this is something to discuss with my noble friend the Chief Whip while the House adjourns during pleasure.17 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI take the noble Lord’s points on board. I think that my noble friend the Chief Whip answered those points at the Dispatch Box earlier today.17 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, the guidance in the Companion states that Peers who were not present for the opening of this debate last week should not speak in the debate today, so I will have to ask…10 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, without wishing to disrupt the very good nature of this debate, I remind the House that the Companion advises against speaking more than once on Report, except for…06 Jul 2023HANSARDNHS Eating Disorder ServicesMy Lords, I am aware that some noble Lords wishing to speak in the next debate might not have been able to enter the Chamber due to my noble friend’s maiden speech—a very fine one…29 Jun 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 23 May be approved. Relevant document: 43rd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…26 Jun 2023HANSARDFarming: SupportDiscussions are ongoing in response to the issues that the report rightly raised. In our recent document Unleashing Rural Opportunity , we set out how we are taking action to…21 Jun 2023HANSARDFarming: SupportMy Lords, change is difficult but that does not mean that it should not be done. We want to support farmers. It is not a zero-sum game of just food security or increasing…21 Jun 2023HANSARDFarming: SupportMy noble friend raises a very important issue, which was also highlighted in my noble friend Lady Rock’s review about the importance of tenant farmers. I agree that they are the…21 Jun 2023HANSARDFarming: SupportMy noble friend makes an excellent point. We want to encourage new entrants to develop successful land-based businesses in England. Through the new entrant support scheme we want…21 Jun 2023