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HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I first declare my interest as a rental property owner. I support certain aspects of this Bill but have major reservations on other parts of it. On some issues the Bill…04 Feb 2025HANSARDSmall Farms and Family BusinessesMy Lords, I declare my interest as a Hampshire farm owner. The Prime Minister, when speaking to the NFU in 2023, pledged to have “a new relationship with the countryside and…12 Dec 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, the Bill to remove the remaining hereditary Peers from the House eliminates many centuries of tradition, a golden thread going back to the 13th century. In considering…11 Dec 2024HANSARDLocal Digital Television Programme Services (Amendment) Order 2024My Lords, I am grateful to Daniel Cass, chief executive of That’s TV, for his views and queries on the order. The local TV sector welcomes the power granted to Ofcom to renew the…10 Dec 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, I will focus on one aspect of House of Lords reform: the Bill to remove the remaining 92 hereditary Peers from the House, thus eliminating many centuries of tradition…12 Nov 2024 Bills sponsored (1)