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HANSARDCar Parking CompaniesMy Lords, I declare my interest as introducing and taking through the House in 1889—04 Feb 2025HANSARDCommunity Radio Order 2025My Lords, I am here because this is really interesting. I declare an interest, as I played a small part in the days of offshore pirate ships when they were broadcasting; and I…03 Feb 2025HANSARDEurope: Youth MobilityMy Lords, first, I thank the right reverend Prelate for bringing this matter before us today. My contribution will be to strongly support a youth mobility scheme between the…30 Jan 2025HANSARDSyrian Asylum ApplicationsMy Lords, granting asylum is a very precious thing, and this country’s reputation with regard to that is something about which we ought to be very proud. Will the Minister comment…29 Jan 2025HANSARDEmbassy of China: Proposed New SiteMy Lords, regardless of the point about the embassy and its location, today is the Chinese New Year—the Year of the Snake. Would the Minister therefore join us in congratulating…29 Jan 2025HANSARDAirports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025My Lords, I want to make a shortish contribution. First, in general, I welcome these proposals. I declare my interest as a former director of Newcastle Airport, which is of course…20 Jan 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: AccommodationMy Lords, is it not correct that the people of this country are concerned ultimately with having people removed who are shown to be illegally here? In answer to the noble Lord,…16 Jan 2025HANSARDDefending Democracy TaskforceMy Lords, with the development of AI and social media, is the Minister satisfied that the present defamation laws in this country are adequate to deal with those threats?06 Jan 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I make a brief intervention. I am not against these amendments —they are very useful in the context of the Bill. However, I am reflecting on the fact that, when we…18 Dec 2024HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, following on from what I said on earlier amendments, this is worse than what the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, has just expressed. Indeed, I fully support the…18 Dec 2024HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, I was not going to rise at all for the moment because there are other amendments coming later that are of interest. I declare my rather unusual interest: I was one of…16 Dec 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, I always like the opportunity to hear my noble friend Lord Holmes because his amendments mostly very much appeal to me. Today’s Amendment 79, to which he has just spoken…11 Dec 2024HANSARDPrivate Low-carbon Investment: Green Finance Institute ReportMy Lords, I have asked several Questions recently in connection with solar panels, particularly solar farms, which occupy good agricultural land in this country. Surely the…09 Dec 2024HANSARDParliamentary Assembly of the Council of EuropeTo ask His Majesty’s Government when they expect to announce the appointment of members for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.03 Dec 2024HANSARDParliamentary Assembly of the Council of EuropeI thank the Minister for that positive response. The Council of Europe is a very important body containing representatives from many countries, not just members of the EU. Can she…03 Dec 2024HANSARDDrones: RAF BasesAs the operator of a registered drone under the CAA, my concerns are that in this country there is a considerable and increasing number of drones being operated by people…27 Nov 2024HANSARDDrones: RAF BasesMy Lords—27 Nov 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, I came here full of hope and expectation this afternoon; indeed, I even indicated to my noble friend Lord Sharpe that, on this occasion, I was here to support his…25 Nov 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, as one of the unfortunate authors of the GDPR, I am very interested to hear the remarks that have been made about possible abuse of the use of data. First, I thank my…25 Nov 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise with no emotion in my voice—because, as noble Lords will appreciate, to be a Government Whip under Margaret Thatcher and John Major one had to leave emotion…20 Nov 2024