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HANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkMy Lords, Natural England has not announced plans to reduce livestock grazing on Dartmoor by 75%. However, we recognise that changes to grazing regimes need to be carefully and…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkThe obvious answer to the noble Lord’s last question is, of course, yes. I want to be absolutely crystal clear: Natural England has not recommended a cull of Dartmoor ponies. It…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkThe noble Baroness makes a number of important points. As I have said, no cull of the ponies is under consideration. The fact is that the ecological health of Dartmoor is in a…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkI absolutely re-emphasise that there is no planned cull of ponies or other any other livestock. It is about getting the right mix in the right parts of Dartmoor. Those who know…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]I meant to stand up at the start of the group, but the noble Lord, Lord Harper, was a little too quick on his feet. I just want to point out that we now have bang on an hour to…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkI thank my noble friend for that. I will not direct the movement of ponies or any other livestock from this Dispatch Box, but it is an interesting idea. I am sure that Natural…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkThe noble Lord is absolutely right, as I would expect from his long experience and interest in these matters, about the importance of tackling that invasive species, Molinia, and…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkAs I said in response to previous questions, the point is getting the appropriate mix of grazing by the appropriate animals in the right spot. I did not properly address the point…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkThe noble Baroness is right to identify the issue at stake in terms of access for common graziers groups to SFI and other payments. The Rural Payments Agency has been tasked to…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]I meant to stand up at the start of the group, but the noble Lord, Lord Harper, was a little too quick on his feet. I just want to point out that we now have bang on an hour to…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]Respectfully, before my noble friend responds for the Government, I point out to the Committee that it is a convention—I will put it no more strongly than that—that we let…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDRural EconomyMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Fuller, for bringing this debate and to all noble Lords who have contributed to it. I certainly want to add to the chorus of cheers…11 Jun 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyI would be grateful if the noble Lord could wind up. Thank you.05 Jun 2026HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingMy Lords, on 18 May the Secretary of State for Wales held her first call with the new First Minister of Wales. The Secretary of State made clear the benefit of the UK and Welsh…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingMy Lords, I wondered how quickly we might divert away from the question relating to Wales. I salute the noble Baroness’s ingenuity in talking about proportional representation. We…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingI say to the noble Lord that just because something has been in existence for a long time does not mean that one necessarily has to think about reforming it as a matter of course.…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingWe continue to work in close partnership with the devolved Governments and with the English regions through agreed structures. The Prime Minister and the Chief Secretary to the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingAs I just said in answer to the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas, we are absolutely committed to talking to the devolved Governments and we will convene the Council of the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingWe have created a space on the board of the Crown Estate with special responsibility for Wales; we are clear that a huge amount of investment can be driven UK wide, with the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingI agree with my noble friend that we have cause to meet requests from the Welsh Government—we need to receive them properly, understand them and have clarity about what they want.…01 Jun 2026