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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I, too, thank the Leader of the House for her statement, and I join other noble Lords in giving immense thanks on behalf of these Benches to all the people in Parliament…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Financial MarketsMy Lords, on the subject of irresponsible behaviour, perhaps I may refer to an issue that has been raised with me by medical personnel working long shifts. When they get home and…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillAs many noble Lords have noted, this Bill contains unprecedented powers, but we recognise that it comes before us in unprecedented times. Its purpose is to protect the lives of…24 Mar 2020HANSARDRivers: Catchment ManagementMy Lords, can the Minister tell the House what level of financial support the Government have provided to develop and apply catchment management policies over the past 12 months?23 Mar 2020HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, Harold Wilson advised us that a week is a long time in politics. Never has that adage proved truer than in the seven days between the Budget and this debate. Today we…18 Mar 2020HANSARDChemicals RegulationMy Lords, does the Minister recognise that the outcome of the UK/EU trade negotiations will be vital for the chemicals industry and indeed for the economy as a whole? In view of…16 Mar 2020HANSARDGreen EconomyMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lady Parminter for initiating this important debate, and for her excellent and informative speech. This has been a fascinating debate…12 Mar 2020HANSARDZimbabweI thank the Minister for his Answer. As he will be aware, the situation in Zimbabwe is now absolutely desperate. This is principally as a result of the disastrous failings of the…11 Mar 2020HANSARDZimbabweTo ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have held ministerial-level discussions with European Union member states about the current economic crisis and food emergency in…11 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironmental Programme: COP 26My Lords, if the Government’s environmental ambitions are to mean anything, they have to be matched by action. In that context, does the Minister agree that a good start would be…09 Mar 2020HANSARDIsrael and Palestine: United States’ Proposals for PeaceMy Lords, if today’s Times is correct, I should start by wishing the noble Lord, Lord Young of Graffham, a happy birthday, although I cannot help wondering what sin he must have…27 Feb 2020HANSARDSmart MetersMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that many energy customers discover, on switching energy providers, that their smart meter no longer works with their new provider. Will the…10 Feb 2020HANSARDClimate ChangeMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests as set out in the register, having worked until recently for the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, which is a major grant-giver to…06 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I regret the Government’s decision to reject all the amendments, in particular the amendment that the noble Lord, Lord Dubs, has just spoken to and the amendments that…22 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill20 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in the debate. I thank the Minister for her response, but I must say that I am utterly bewildered by it. This really is not a…20 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, Amendment 1 is in my name and those of the noble Lords, Lord Warner, Lord Kerslake and Lord McNicol of West Kilbride. It seeks to achieve two things. First, it would…20 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill14 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 2 I shall speak also to Amendment 3, in my name and those of the noble Lords, Lord Kerslake and Lord McNicol of West Kilbride, The noble Lord, Lord…14 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. This discussion, and even the confusion from the Dispatch Box about some of the rules, demonstrates…14 Jan 2020