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HANSARDCovid-19The Statement rightly reinforces the message that non-Covid NHS services are open for patients. Would my noble friend agree that it is important to give parents confidence that…23 Apr 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [HL]My Lords, I support the noble Baroness in her amendment; she spoke very eloquently about the need for it. Having been in the other place for some considerable time, I know that it…11 Mar 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to my Amendment 128, to which the noble Baroness, Lady Worthington, has attached her name. In 2001, I was top of the Private Member’s Bill ballot in the…11 Mar 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [HL]My Lords, I wish to add briefly to what has been said. This is probably the most important thing that we could do to improve the Bill. I am always happy to listen to the experts.…09 Mar 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [HL]My Lords, I support the amendment in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Worthington. I regret that we have to say it, but it is important to point out that there will be no…02 Mar 2020HANSARDAirport ExpansionMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on not appealing this judgment. That is a very wise decision. Is my noble friend confident that other plans the Government have, such as…02 Mar 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to support Amendments 126 and 127, as tabled by the noble Baroness opposite, in so far as I want to hear the wise words of my noble friend the Minister. I am…02 Mar 2020HANSARDHigh Speed 2 (Economic Affairs Committee Report)I do not come from Buckinghamshire—although very close to it—but I point out that HS2 goes through Buckinghamshire already.23 Jan 2020HANSARDHigh Speed 2 (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I first draw the House’s attention to my interest as the president of the Colne Valley Regional Park, through which HS2 will go. When I came to this House, I was told it…23 Jan 2020HANSARDOffice for Environmental ProtectionMy Lords, can my noble friend the Minister confirm that decisions made by the Office for Environmental Protection will capture all public bodies?20 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I was very happy to add my name to this amendment because the whole question of environmental standards and what will happen after we leave the EU is something that…15 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is always a privilege to follow the noble Lord. I draw the attention of the House to my entries in the Register of Members’ Interests, particularly as a trustee of…07 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, this is the second opportunity I have had to address the Chamber and, given that I was prevented from being controversial on the first one, you never know what might…15 Oct 2019HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) BillMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Younger for his kind words and for introducing the Bill. When I made my first contribution in the other place back in 1997 to a similarly…30 Sept 2019