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HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare an interest with several not-for-profit organisations working on animal welfare, as set out in the register. I welcome the Bill: it gives a voice to animals,…16 Jun 2021HANSARDCarbon Budget Order 2021My Lords, it is a privilege to follow such experienced and distinguished noble Lords. I declare my interest in agricultural technology as set out in the register. The monsoons…10 Jun 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, your Lordships’ House is full of one thing—semiconductors; computer chips. They are in our cell phones, in our laptops, in those screens, in the audio system. They are…12 May 2021HANSARDVice-President of the European CommissionMy Lords, today, the European Commission held a press conference on what better regulation might look like, delivered by Mr Šefčovič. It just so happens that, also today, the City…29 Apr 2021HANSARDCarrier Strike Group DeploymentMy Lords, growing up, one of my fondest memories was visiting naval ships on good-will tours. Our carrier strike group will be visiting 40 countries. Due to Covid, I imagine we…28 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, I am a big fan of the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and agree with the broad consensus across your Lordships’ House that we must return to the 0.7% commitment as soon as we…28 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: UpdateMy Lords, I join other noble Lords in thanking my noble friend the Minister for just how hard he has worked and for all that his department has achieved over the last year. Will…20 Apr 2021HANSARDCentral Bank Digital CurrencyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of a Central Bank Digital Currency.13 Apr 2021HANSARDCentral Bank Digital CurrencyMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her Answer. Does she agree that a digital pound held in an electronic wallet could considerably reduce bank fees and currency risks for…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, the Duke of Edinburgh was a trail-blazer, well ahead of his time in so many ways. Long before it was fashionable to be an environmentalist, he helped to establish the…12 Apr 2021HANSARDAudit and Corporate GovernanceMy Lords, I declare an interest as set out in the register. Companies are staying private for longer and entrepreneurs are not always in a rush to go public. Will Her Majesty’s…23 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I join in congratulating the maiden speakers today. I refer noble Lords to my entry in the register. Despite very difficult circumstances, this might actually be one of…12 Mar 2021HANSARDMyanmar: ProtestersMy Lords, several diplomats from Myanmar are now making the brave choice to speak out against the violence. Can my noble friend the Minister tell the House what status and…10 Mar 2021HANSARDSpace IndustryMy Lords, I too congratulate all the maiden speakers today and declare an interest as set out in the register. The United Kingdom can be the world leader in space technology.…04 Mar 2021HANSARDHotel Quarantine for TravellersMy Lords, can my noble friend say whether we will try to monitor the physical and mental health and well-being of those in hotel quarantine, including vulnerable travellers,…03 Feb 2021HANSARDBurma: Military CoupMy Lords, I have spoken to several people in Myanmar who are now terrified of what lies ahead. Could my noble friend reassure the House that Her Majesty’s Government will use all…02 Feb 2021HANSARDSocial Care Funding (EAC Report)My Lords, our country’s care system has never been under such pressure as over the last year. I am sure that noble Lords are as grateful as I am to live in a country that could…28 Jan 2021HANSARDTreesMy Lords, I declare an interest through my work in conservation as set out in the register. Will my noble friend the Minister join me in congratulating the people of Pakistan on…25 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Development Aid: Covid-19 VaccinationMy Lords, while the United Kingdom has been a strong supporter of the COVAX Facility, the director-general of the WHO has raised fresh concerns about developing countries being…21 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Development Aid: Covid-19 VaccinationTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that access to Covid-19 vaccination is available as part of their overseas development aid work to vulnerable…21 Jan 2021