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HANSARDBuilding Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) BillMy Lords, it is a particularly exciting morning as far as I am concerned. I got up, the sun was shining; I then heard that, thanks to my Government, we are out of recession; and…10 May 2024HANSARDCouncillors: Publication of AddressesMy Lords, if we go back to the 1960s, when I stood for election in the London Borough of Islington and was the first ever Conservative leader in that borough, there were—from…08 May 2024HANSARDUkraine: Small BoatsCan my noble friend clarify this? I understand that he is saying that there has been no request through the embassy here in the UK. Equally, the noble Lord, Lord Moore, said that…01 May 2024HANSARDLower Thames Crossing: Development ConsentSurely my noble friend recognises that this crossing, which complements the Dartford Crossing, is vital to our exports. After Question Time today, will he find out exactly when…29 Apr 2024HANSARDMedical Student PlacesIs my noble friend aware that, out of every three sixth formers who wish to become a doctor, only one will find a medical school place? Is that not a tragic loss, at a time when…22 Apr 2024HANSARDSteel: Port TalbotMy Lords, is my noble friend aware that the resources he has announced are enormously welcome? However, on the point the noble Lord, Lord Griffiths, made about electricity supply,…15 Apr 2024HANSARDStrategy and Policy Statement for Energy Policy in Great BritainMy Lords, I welcome the speech from my noble friend and congratulate him on his dedication to this challenging industry. When one looks at the background to the document we have…25 Mar 2024HANSARDStrategy and Policy Statement for Energy Policy in Great BritainCan my noble friend answer the question about small nuclear reactors? There has been consistent delay after delay. Are we going to get a decision in this calendar year?25 Mar 2024HANSARDLow and Middle-income Countries: Debt RestructuringMy Lords, should we not look at the recent example of Sri Lanka, which decided that it had to seek the help of the IMF? The IMF responded speedily, but the problem was the private…12 Mar 2024HANSARDRegulator of Community Interest CompaniesI thank my noble friend and the Government for the support they have given to the whole mutual movement and the support they are giving now to these community groups. There is a…11 Mar 2024HANSARDMilitary National ServiceI am grateful to my noble friend for his clear Answer, but many of us feel that at this point in time the warning signals are flashing red. In my conversations with our young…07 Mar 2024HANSARDMilitary National ServiceMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare an interest in that 67 years ago this month I was awarded RAF Wings to fly jets in…07 Mar 2024HANSARDMilitary National ServiceTo ask His Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to implementing a form of military national service.07 Mar 2024HANSARDForeign AffairsMy Lords, I start my contribution by saying a huge thank you to my two colleagues on the Front Bench and their families. The amount of travel they have undertaken, and the…05 Mar 2024HANSARDOverseas Territories: Tax Haven StatusMy Lords, I declare an interest as I have family living in the Cayman Islands. Is that particular territory not a good example that others should follow? It has a well-regulated…26 Feb 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [HL]My Lords, I will make a short speech, conditioned by my being a former pilot with experience of Boeing, probably the most sophisticated company in the world on unmanned aircraft.…19 Feb 2024HANSARDDeveloping World: Debt ReductionOn the question of Sri Lanka, will my noble friend recognise the way in which Her Majesty’s Government, to whom I give particular thanks, through the IMF, were very firm to the…13 Feb 2024HANSARDLocal Planning Authorities: StaffingHow can it be a surprise that there is currently a shortage, given that His Majesty’s Government have removed the normal requirement that every local authority had to have a…12 Feb 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [HL]My Lords, I only spoke at Second Reading and was unable to take part in Committee. I think the House knows that I come from the world of aviation and, in terms of aviation, there…06 Feb 2024HANSARDHousing: Accessibility StandardsMy noble friend surely is aware that for care homes and similar establishments, it is absolutely vital that these new changes be implemented. I recognise that she has been in her…05 Feb 2024