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HANSARDAmazon Web ServicesDid the outage affect His Majesty’s defence forces? If it did, what lessons will we take from that?21 Oct 2025HANSARDSchool Fees: VATAs the Minister knows, there is very little boarding availability in the state sector. Against that background, will His Majesty’s Government look at understanding that all the…13 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I pay particular tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Addington: he and I have shared a number of sporting events together. I had the privilege of playing rugby, cricket,…11 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I support this amendment. We cannot emphasise too strongly the importance of moving forward in this vital area. There has been discussion before, under the previous…24 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I support my noble friend Lord Lucas. In another place I represented Northampton, and when I was first elected in February 1974 it had a very active market and abattoir,…24 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I strongly support this amendment. Rolls-Royce was ready to move forward with SMRs some five years ago but, under several Governments, no decision was made. More…24 Jul 2025HANSARDRail FreightMy Lords—14 Jul 2025HANSARDRail FreightMy Lords—14 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, who raises such an important dimension affecting this Bill. As I listened earlier this afternoon to the Minister, I was…25 Jun 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial BaseAs the Minister must know, there are a number of former RAF stations that, until the defence review, were not required; I mention particularly the example of RAF Scampton. Will…16 Jun 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial BaseMy Lords—16 Jun 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial BaseMy Lords—16 Jun 2025HANSARDTelecommunications Fraud: Reimbursement of VictimsIs the Minister aware that there are still too many rural areas in the United Kingdom where the reception, both telephonic and in respect of all other modern machinery, is not…14 May 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I have been involved with the tobacco industry since 1963, when I joined a major advertising agency. I was responsible for the marketing of all Gallaher’s products. I…23 Apr 2025HANSARDChild Trust Fund AccountsI declare an interest as a former chairman of the Tunbridge Wells Equitable Friendly Society, which traded as the Children’s Mutual. Are the Government getting full co-operation…19 Mar 2025HANSARDIndependent School Fees: VATMy Lords—13 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Youth StrategyMy Lords, my contribution will be a little tangential to this history of what I would call a civic service. A year ago, on 7 March, I put down an Oral Question, taken on the Floor…13 Mar 2025HANSARDIndependent School Fees: VATMy Lords—13 Mar 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I took part at Second Reading, but, sadly, I had a short sojourn in hospital during Committee and Report. I will make three points, although I support the whole Bill in…25 Feb 2025HANSARDNHS: Electronic Patient Record SystemsMy Lords, if the Minister is looking for a current successful case history, I recommend Bedford Hospital. I was referred to the external clinic on the 20th and tested for X, Y and…12 Feb 2025