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HANSARDMarine Protected Areas: Bottom TrawlingMy Lords, I take great comfort from the Minister’s words. This is a hugely complex issue, as we know. On a previous Question in this area, I spoke very much in favour of total…15 Apr 2026HANSARDAtlantic Undersea Cables: Russian Subsurface OperationsMy Lords, I welcome very much what the Minister said. But some 18 months ago, a group was formed, including senior Royal Marines and Royal Navy officers, to look at these…14 Apr 2026HANSARDGreenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Jackson of Peterborough, who had more of a maritime emphasis, particularly in his questions. I acknowledge the strong…12 Mar 2026HANSARDUniformed youth groups: Promoting Skills and Resilience in Young PeopleMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests as a vice-president of the Sea Cadets and president of the successful City of London Sea Cadets. The Minister kindly discussed the new…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSchools and Universities: Language LearningMy Lords, I add still more congratulations to the noble Baroness, Lady Coussins, on securing this debate on such an important topic; that is clear right across the House. I pay…08 Jan 2026HANSARDDefence SpendingCan the Minister assure the House that, notwithstanding all that we have heard, we are fully up to speed with the commitments to be made to deliver them within the right time…06 Jan 2026HANSARDUK-Norway Defence Agreement: Impact in ScotlandMy Lords, this contract was won in the face of stiff international competition, including from France, Germany and the United States. It is emblematic of Britain’s tremendous…05 Nov 2025HANSARDInternational Maritime Organization: Net-Zero FrameworkTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the postponement by the International Maritime Organization of a decision on the Net Zero Framework until 2026.22 Oct 2025HANSARDInternational Maritime Organization: Net-Zero FrameworkMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his response. Given the urgency for climate action and the industry’s need for certainty, does he agree that it is vital to maintain momentum,…22 Oct 2025HANSARDNational Policy Statement for PortsMy Lords, I welcome the proposal for a revised national policy statement for ports. We know that ports matter; they are a key element of sea-borne trade and national resilience.…14 Oct 2025HANSARDIllegal Migration: Pull FactorsMy Lords, have the Government given consideration to the introduction of identity cards, together with the requirement that in order to get work people are required to have…22 Jul 2025HANSARDTrade NegotiationsMy Lords, following the Minister’s comments about the next phase, financial and professional business services are Britain’s leading industry here in London but with two-thirds of…14 May 2025HANSARDNational Shipbuilding StrategyMy Lords, I welcome much of what the Minister has said, but turning to the commercial side of shipping, the Parker report drew attention to the potential of and importance of…30 Apr 2025HANSARDUK Fishers: EU AgreementMy Lords, the Fisheries Minister is looking at better matching the fish we catch in UK waters with what we eat as a nation. Given that the Government spend more than £5 billion on…31 Mar 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Vessel CollisionMy Lords, I thank the Minister very much for his update, but we seem to have been extremely fortunate in this incident. From a lifetime in shipping, I know that a conflagration…13 Mar 2025HANSARDUnited Kingdom: Global PositionMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Howell, most warmly on securing this debate and join in welcoming the noble Lord, Lord Pitkeathley. It is timely to review Britain’s…13 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-domicile StatusMy Lords, the legislation of successive Governments has resulted in the closure or downsizing of many international ship owners’ offices in London and the UK. This is a very…28 Jan 2025HANSARDRussian Maritime Activity and UK ResponsePerhaps I might come back to the homeland issues first raised by the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, and indeed by the Minister. Are the Government satisfied that business and…28 Jan 2025HANSARDUndersea Internet CablesMy Lords—16 Jan 2025HANSARDUndersea Internet CablesMy Lords—16 Jan 2025