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HANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkTo ask His Majesty’s Government what consultation took place between Natural England and commons graziers before announcing plans to reduce livestock grazing on Dartmoor National…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkI beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, and declare my interests as a commons owner and non-grazing grazier on Dartmoor.18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkMy Lords, the latest ELMS agreements require a 50% reduction in grazing effort on the moor to be compliant, and that follows a historic 50% reduction. So I believe that the 75%…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDThames WaterMy Lords, I thank the Minister for answering on this Statement in your Lordships’ House. Thames Water has scandalised our country while asking its customers to pay more for less.…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDEnvironment Act 2021 TargetsMy Lords, I refer the House to my registered interests as a farmer and landowner. When in government, we passed the Environment Act, but Governments alone cannot fund all nature…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDWorld Ocean DayMy Lords, it is all very well that the Government are celebrating World Ocean Day and have passed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act, but this Government have…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDDigital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing forward these regulations. I refer the Grand Committee to my interest as a landowner. To confirm my noble friend Lady McIntosh’s…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDRural EconomyMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Fuller for bringing this important debate to your Lordships’ House and to him and others for outlining the issues so…11 Jun 2026HANSARDAgriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026My Lords, I first draw the House’s attention to my registered interests as a farmer and landowner who is also in receipt of delinked and other government payments. I am very…27 Apr 2026HANSARDAgriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026At end insert “, but this House regrets that the draft Regulations will likely result in further financial difficulties for farmers, who have not had enough time to plan for them…27 Apr 2026HANSARDAgriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026My Lords, it has been a pleasure to hear the final contributions of departing noble Lords who have been such stalwart supporters of the rural economy. It is a huge loss both to…27 Apr 2026HANSARDControl of Trade in Endangered Species (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing this SI forward. This is a complex and wide-ranging area. It is about protecting our country’s health as much as it is about animal…27 Apr 2026HANSARDSustainable Farming Incentive: Flood Prevention and Drought ResilienceMy Lords, I refer the House to my interests in the register as a farmer and landowner. The Government have stated that each farm can have only one SFI agreement, even if that…23 Apr 2026HANSARDPlastic Pollution ReductionMy Lords, our country is reliant on exporting plastic waste, yet it has been reported that 21 plastic recycling and processing factories across the UK have closed down in the past…22 Apr 2026HANSARDFarming Road MapMy Lords, the overwhelming majority of our farm output is sold at prices determined by international markets, which are out of government control. This Government have layered on…16 Apr 2026HANSARDMarine Protected Areas: Bottom TrawlingMy Lords, this Government’s agreement with the EU last year surrendered around 40% of UK fishing rights to our European neighbours for the next 12 years. Just 10 EU vessels…15 Apr 2026HANSARDConservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026My Lords, I also thank the Minister for introducing the draft conservation of habitats and species regulations today and I share many of the concerns laid out by the noble…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTrail-huntingMy Lords, our rural police forces are already overstretched, and banning a harmless country pursuit will simply stretch them further and alienate them from the community they…18 Mar 2026HANSARDSustainable Farming Incentive: Small FarmsThe new SFIs offer some reduced payment rates per acre and remove management payments—winter bird food falls by 24% and herbal leys by 41%. SFIs require substantial expenditure by…11 Mar 2026HANSARDPFASMy Lords, we are concerned that the plan promises high-level actions without clear timelines for phase-outs or mechanisms for delivery. In addition, companies need sufficient time…05 Mar 2026