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HANSARDFleet Solid Support ShipsMy Lords, it behoves us all to share the Minister’s view at the outset that this is very good news for British shipbuilding. We can nibble around the edges about what might be but…22 Nov 2022HANSARDGovernment Departments: Communication with Industry and CommerceMy Lords, businesses in the City of London and industry in general are keen to share their views on how to improve the international competitiveness of the United Kingdom. Can the…14 Nov 2022HANSARDSeafarers’ Wages Bill [HL]My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Scott, has made the case well. This is from somebody who, I imagine, has not spent her whole life in maritime as I have, so I congratulate her;…12 Oct 2022HANSARDSeafarers’ Wages Bill [HL]My Lords, the case for the Secretary of State being responsible for surcharges was very well made by the noble Baroness, Lady Scott, and the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley. To…12 Oct 2022HANSARDSeafarers’ Wages Bill [HL]My Lords, sadly, I am not someone who can really do justice to the important matter being discussed, the departure of our greatly esteemed colleague the noble and learned Lord,…20 Jul 2022HANSARDHovercraft (Application of Enactments) and Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution) (Law of the Sea Convention) Amendment Order 2022My Lords, I have no comment to make on the hovercraft provisions but should like to raise two points. I am concerned about possible creeping criminalisation for seafarers. A…15 Jun 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the right reverend Prelate on his excellent maiden speech. I look forward to his future contributions. I very much look forward to studying…11 May 2022HANSARDCadet Forces: FundingMy Lords, I also congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Lingfield, on securing this important debate. I declare my interest as president of City of London Sea Cadets and a…22 Jul 2021HANSARDClimate Change: TargetsMy Lords, I add my congratulations to those offered to the noble Baroness, Lady Sheehan, on securing this important debate. There is no greater challenge facing humanity than…27 May 2021HANSARDSpace IndustryMy apologies. The essential satellite services that maritime operators, the Royal Navy and indeed all of us rely on are at risk from growing congestion, debris and threats from…04 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 2. The strength and robustness of the UK’s regulatory regime is vital to the health of our financial services sector. High-quality regulation is part…22 Feb 2021HANSARDBritish Armed Forces: Global BritainThe increasing challenges that Britain and our friends face in the world are very real. While commercial shipping demand grows inexorably, climate change is opening up new trade…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Trade and Cooperation AgreementMy Lords, of course, I too am relieved that we have a deal, but, building on points raised by other noble Lords, including the noble Lord, Lord King, and the noble Baroness, Lady…08 Jan 2021HANSARDFreight Industry: DelaysMy Lords, I note my maritime general interests. The UK has very good ports and excellent people who have worked hard throughout the pandemic, and particularly now, to resolve…17 Dec 2020HANSARDMaritime IndustryTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion, if any, of the increased research and innovation funding, announced in the Budget on 11 March, is allocated to the maritime…17 Sept 2020HANSARDMaritime IndustryI thank the Minister for his reply. The maritime industry has worked tirelessly during the Covid emergency to keep vital supply lines open, but this has come at a cost and…17 Sept 2020HANSARDMaritime IndustryMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my maritime interests, as listed in the register.17 Sept 2020HANSARDFood Supply and SecurityMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, but I want to focus on the physical supply chain for much of the nation’s food. Defra estimates that 50% of…14 May 2020HANSARDCharitable and Voluntary SectorMy Lords, I add my thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Addington, for securing this important debate at this time. I will make a few points about charities in the maritime sector. Now,…30 Apr 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [HL]My Lords, I note my maritime interests recorded in the register, particularly as a council member of Maritime UK, which brings together the UK’s major maritime trade associations,…11 Feb 2020