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HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillMy Lords, in general I support the Bill. I am afraid that whenever the word “genetic” appears some people, organisations and supermarkets run a country mile. It is no good…21 Nov 2022HANSARDChildhood ObesityI say to the Minister that we do not need to reinvent the wheel. A perfectly good practical policy was worked out at the end of the David Cameron period in government; it arrived…17 Nov 2022HANSARDStock MarketsIs not London the money laundering capital of the world?17 Nov 2022HANSARDJet Zero StrategyEarlier on, my noble friend Lady Blackstone referred to “Conservative think tanks”. The only Conservative “un-think tanks” I have heard about spend all their time attacking net…14 Nov 2022HANSARDTrading Relations: USA, EU and ChinaCan the Minister give any details of work that the Government have undertaken, or ensured that others undertake, to ensure that no products coming into this country from China…07 Nov 2022HANSARDPensions Tax Relief: Employment and RetentionIs it still the case, as it was when I was at the DSS from 1999 to 2001, that when Ministers were given any information whatever about pensions— any options, anything at all—they…01 Nov 2022HANSARDGrowth Plan 2022To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effects on (1) food production, and (2) environmental protection, of the Growth Plan 2022.25 Oct 2022HANSARDGrowth Plan 2022My Lords, I apologise for my naivety in tabling this Question 28 days ago, as I thought that the growth plan would still be zinging along. I ask the Minister—who I hope will be…25 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillMy Lords, I shall speak briefly to some of the amendments in my name in this group. This is the only time I shall intervene. Although I have tabled amendments in the second and…24 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillJust for the record, Amendment 28 refers to subsection (5). Does the Minister think, and is it his advice, that subsection (5) is a Henry VIII clause or not?24 Oct 2022HANSARDHealth TaxesIs the Minister aware that in the decade following 2010 life expectancy in the UK stalled for the first time in 120 years? When does he expect people to be able to start living a…12 Oct 2022HANSARDNorth Sea GasTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made to reopen storage capacity for North Sea gas that has been closed since 2017.07 Sept 2022HANSARDNorth Sea GasI thank the Minister for what I consider to be quite a positive Answer. However, does he agree that it is not alarmist to point out the bad decision of the then Chief Secretary, a…07 Sept 2022HANSARDWater Companies: Environmental PollutionDoes the Minister support the call by the chair of the Environment Agency for prison sentences for chief executives and board members of the worst water company offenders and for…19 Jul 2022HANSARDWater Companies: Environmental PollutionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to change the penalties for environmental pollution by water companies.19 Jul 2022HANSARDTax Cuts: Fiscal ImpactGiven that we still have many social security benefits based on contributions, can the Minister explain how taking people out of being able to pay the national insurance…13 Jul 2022HANSARDBread and Flour Regulations: Folic AcidTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the answer by Lord Kamall on 6 April (HL Deb col 2076), what progress they have made towards amending the Bread and Flour Regulations…06 Jul 2022HANSARDBread and Flour Regulations: Folic AcidI am grateful to the Minister for his Answer and confirmation, but just in case there is any backsliding in his department, may I suggest that he asks them a question? Can anybody…06 Jul 2022HANSARDRoyal Navy: ShipsIs it not the case that these ships require crews, and that crews require uniforms and other facilities on board for domestic purposes? Therefore, can the Minister give an…22 Jun 2022HANSARDFood SecurityWith about 7 billion trees, I think, we are one of the least forested countries in Europe, and there is a case for more trees—the right trees in the right place. I cannot…13 Jun 2022