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HANSARDWarm Homes PlanMy Lords, I thank the Minister for responding on the Statement made in another place. I very much appreciate that this plan has taken longer to finalise than expected, with a…27 Jan 2026HANSARDHigh Temperature Gas-Cooled ReactorsMy Lords, given that the Minister has mentioned new technologies, is he aware that the Japanese high-temperature gas-cooled reactors operating at 950 degrees—he mentioned the…19 Jan 2026HANSARDOffshore WindMy Lords, I declare my interests. I am chair of Amey UK Ltd, Acteon and Buckthorn Partners LLP. As this is the first time that I have spoken to a Statement on an energy debate…19 Jan 2026HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Brennan, for successfully steering this Private Member’s Bill through the House. As we have discussed, following Second Reading I did not…16 Jan 2026HANSARDCOP Climate Negotiations: CitiesMy Lords, I declare my interests as non-executive chair of Amey and Acteon. In returning to the Front Bench, I pay respect to the Minister’s outstanding parliamentary contribution…14 Jan 2026HANSARDCOP Climate Negotiations: CitiesMy Lords—14 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Statutory Guidance on the Meaning of “Significant Influence or Control”I thank the Minister for her response. I will pick up on some of the points she has made and try to answer the other interventions that came from the packed Benches on the…02 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft Statutory Guidance on the Meaning of “Significant Influence or Control”My Lords, I have initiated this debate because the question of who is captured as a person of “significant influence or control” under the Football Governance Act inextricably…02 Dec 2025HANSARDSubscription Contracts: Right to CancelMy Lords, I have had a number of exchanges with the Minister, for which I am very grateful. In considering next steps, will he take into account the worries expressed by…02 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft Statutory Guidance on the Meaning of “Significant Influence or Control”That this House resolves not to approve the draft Statutory Guidance on the Meaning of “Significant Influence or Control” in the Context of the Football Governance Act 2025 , as…02 Dec 2025HANSARDSubscription Contracts: Right to CancelTo ask His Majesty’s Government, in making regulations under section 267 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, what plans they have to account for concerns…02 Dec 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I support the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, and his eloquent explanation when moving his amendment. My amendment seeks to reinforce the points he has made. It will not…03 Nov 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I believe it falls to me to briefly respond. My intention is not to press my amendment.03 Nov 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill03 Nov 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendment 107 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Addington. Before speaking to it, I have just two brief comments. First, in declaring my interest as…27 Oct 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillMy Lords, I support the Bill. I congratulate Linsey Farnsworth in another place on the initiative she has taken and, particularly, the work that the noble Lord, Lord Brennan, has…24 Oct 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI cannot leave that anecdote without recalling a story that I hope I am allowed to share, in the spirit of this debate. I had to introduce the football Bill back in the days when…24 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanMy Lords, the Statement says: “It is a long-established principle, set out in law, that the … safety advisory group are operationally independent of government, and that it is for…22 Oct 2025HANSARDShanghai Cooperation OrganisationMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Skidelsky, not least because I am in complete agreement with the last point that he made. It is a central one in this…16 Oct 2025HANSARDNational Policy Statement for PortsMy Lords, it is back to the world of cold ironing. The UK Government have the opportunity to outline a clear road map with specific objectives and milestones for the deployment of…14 Oct 2025