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HANSARDExtradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [HL]15 Jun 2020HANSARDExtradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Williams of Trafford, for explaining the purpose of the amendments in this group, all of which are in her name. I am content with the…15 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: MasksMy Lords, the serious failure of the Government over face masks lies in communication. They have been neither clear nor consistent, which makes the situation all the worse.…11 Jun 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I am delighted to speak at Second Reading of the Agriculture Bill. As we have heard, it is the first major reform of agricultural policy for many years. As we form new…10 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Government: EconomyMy Lords, I declare my registered interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, our high streets and town centres were in crisis.…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Planning SystemTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to make temporary changes to the planning system as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Planning SystemMy Lords, I declare my relevant interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. To support the economy and the wider construction sector, the Government should…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [HL]My Lords, Amendments 19, 20 and 21 are probing amendments tabled by my noble and learned friend Lord Falconer of Thoroton. I welcome the amendments, as we have a chance to debate…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local DemocracyMy Lords, I declare my relevant registered interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. Will the Minister join me in paying tribute to the work of our locally…03 Jun 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, I fully support Amendment 21, proposed by the noble Lord, Lord Fox, and I hope that when the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, replies to this short debate, he…02 Jun 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundMy Lords, the Lords Select Committee on Regenerating Seaside Towns recommended that the UK shared prosperity fund should target the development of coastal business. What is the…21 May 2020HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 2 and the other amendments in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Bull. I contributed to the Second Reading debate on the Bill a few weeks ago in…20 May 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy noble friend Lord Stevenson of Balmacara has tabled both the amendments in this group. I support my noble friend in his efforts to tease out information from the Government…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingMy Lords, I declare my interests as a vice-president of the Local Government Association and as a trustee of the United St Saviour’s Charity, which owns two almshouses for the…18 May 2020HANSARDHousing and Construction SectorMy Lords, can the Minister tell the House what discussions he or his colleagues have had with the construction industry to satisfy themselves that there are adequate supplies of…14 May 2020HANSARDMotor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020My Lords, first, I thank my noble friend Lord Rosser for tabling this take-note Motion. It has enabled us to look at an important issue and to hear responses to questions from the…13 May 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I am pleased to be able to speak in this debate on the regulations before us today. I intend in the short time I have to focus on two issues only. Over 32,000 people…12 May 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy Lords, I first thank the Government for tabling this Motion today, enabling a wide group of Members to take part in the debate on the Windrush scandal compensation scheme.…06 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to address incidents of domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.05 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceWe all look forward to the Domestic Abuse Bill becoming law, but that will not be for several months. Victims of domestic abuse need additional support and help immediately. Will…05 May 2020