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393 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDOil and Gas: Subsidies and LicensingWe have to transition away from using it by 2050, or at least without abatement of it. Exploiting the North Sea resources when we are trying to lead the world is not going to…20 Jan 2022HANSARDNet-zero Test for New PoliciesDoes the Minister agree with the same letter where it says that we must “ensure the competitiveness of UK businesses is not disadvantaged by imports that do not have the same…11 Jan 2022HANSARDEnergy CostsMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, on securing this timely and important debate. Although I do not often agree with the noble Baroness, Lady Fox, I…06 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, over the Christmas break I had the chance to read two things in particular. The first was a birthday gift, Jon Meacham’s excellent book, Franklin and Winston ; the…05 Jan 2022HANSARDInternational Development StrategyMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale, on securing this important debate. In common with other noble Lords, I await the Government’s strategy…16 Dec 2021HANSARDInternational Day of DemocracyMy Lords, it is fitting that we should discuss the International Day of Democracy as we remember the legacy of Nelson Mandela, who was laid to rest eight years ago today. Does the…15 Dec 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendments 4 and 19 in the names of the noble Lords, Lord Ravensdale and Lord Browne of Ladyton, the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman of Darlington, and…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine DonationsMy Lords, in response to my question on vaccine equity on 2 December, the Minister, the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe of Epsom, said: “I think, actually, the first duty of a Government…14 Dec 2021HANSARDEnergy: Civil Nuclear PowerMy Lords, I declare my interest as chair of the advisory board of Weber Shandwick UK, as set out in the register. I thank the Library and the Nuclear Consulting Group for their…09 Dec 2021HANSARDEnergy: Civil Nuclear PowerIn the light of what the Minister has said about the RAB model, what assessment have the Government made of the example of the United States’ ECR model? Have they learned any…09 Dec 2021HANSARDNet-zero EmissionsMy Lords, is the Minister aware of the concern expressed by the Climate Change Committee over the lack of an integrated offer on home retrofit for home owners who want to upgrade…07 Dec 2021HANSARDOil and Gas Authority: RemitMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. I think it is the Minister, rather than the Liberal Democrats, who may be failing to grasp the implications of the…02 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination in Developing CountriesMy Lords, does the Minister recognise the deep sense of anger and betrayal in southern Africa over the rich world’s handling of the omicron variant? Is the response of…02 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, what signal does the Minister think it sends to the world about doing the right thing when the consequence of South Africa’s excellent science and exemplary transparency…29 Nov 2021HANSARDRivers and Coastal Waters: SewageCan the Minister tell the House what calculation the Government have made of the economic and ecological cost caused by the continued discharge of untreated sewage into coastal…29 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine DonationsMy Lords, did the Minister have a chance to listen to last night’s broadcast by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa? He said that “the Omicron variant should be a wake-up call…29 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I will speak specifically to government Amendments 319F to 319J on powers to stop and search without suspicion, and Amendment 319K and subsequent amendments on serious…24 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI thank the noble Baroness for her clarification, but I have to say to her that noise is absolutely fundamental to the issues that we are debating now. As the noble Viscount, Lord…24 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I speak particularly to Amendments 294, 299, 303 and 305 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, and other noble Lords. I have added my name, but I want to speak in…24 Nov 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Makomborero HaruzivisheTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the Government of Zimbabwe about (1) the continued detention of opposition politician Makomborero…23 Nov 2021