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HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I added my name to Amendments 20 and 49, but I support the general thrust of all the amendments in this group. I am old enough to remember that, when I was a very young…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 24 in my name, and I am extremely grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Krebs, and the noble Baronesses, Lady Parminter and Lady Jones of…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow my noble friend Lord Trenchard. I agree with nearly everything he says. That may surprise some noble Lords but, as I think he will understand,…21 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I will speak to my Amendment 10. I am grateful to my noble friends Lord Carrington and Lord Taylor of Holbeach, and the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell of Hardington…21 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I start by declaring my interest as in the register, particularly in relation to this amendment, as the president of the Colne Valley Regional Park, where we have had a…21 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I support my noble friend’s Amendment 5, to which I added my name. It is always good to follow my noble friend in his wise words. I have to say, though, that I rather…21 Jun 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare my interests in conservation and wildlife organisations, as set out in the register. It is a great privilege and pleasure to follow not only my noble friend…16 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I declare my environmental and conservation interests as set out in the register. It is a delight to be taking part in this Second Reading today, so ably and…07 Jun 2021HANSARDBiomass Electricity Subsidies: DeforestationMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for his reply and congratulate the Government on their commitment to renewable energy. However, as he is probably aware, the UK is now the top…20 May 2021HANSARDBiomass Electricity Subsidies: DeforestationTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of their biomass electricity subsidies on deforestation (1) in the United States of America, and (2)…20 May 2021HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation StrategyMy Lords, I am sure my noble friend is aware of the serious amount of carbon emissions caused by shipping. What discussions have the UK Government had internationally to encourage…19 May 2021HANSARDAir Quality (Legislative Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank my noble friend for his clear explanation of these rather complicated regulations. I welcome them and am pleased they do not represent a weakening of existing…19 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI was genuinely excited to be able to attend a Saracens rugby match last night, and I notice from my noble friend’s Twitter feed that he too was out last night enjoying a…18 May 2021HANSARDTower Blocks: CladdingMy Lords, given that the original developer still owns and manages the building, what steps are being taken to ensure that the leaseholders are not being saddled with historic…12 May 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) BillThat the Bill do now pass.28 Apr 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) BillMy Lords, first, I thank my noble friend Lord Gardiner of Kimble for his statement; I am sure that the Welsh Senedd will do the right thing, as this is extremely good for England…28 Apr 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.22 Apr 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to speak in Committee. Manuscript amendments are not possible…22 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I speak in favour of Amendment 37B, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Kennedy of The Shaws, having supported her in earlier amendments on Report. I always think…21 Apr 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) BillMy Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a second time. I am delighted to be able to sponsor this Bill as it passes through your Lordships’ House. I pay tribute to my…16 Apr 2021