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HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to my Amendment 318C. But in what is possibly my final contribution to the proceedings of this House, I want to make a couple of brief valedictory…13 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill13 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI would like to thank noble Lords for their contributions on Amendment 318C and particularly for the kind and generous comments from across the House to the noble Lord, Lord…13 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, in my comments today I wish to give your Lordships a short break from the tangle of treaties and policies and who did what in diplomatic circles. In my contribution, I…04 Nov 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, having heard such eloquent advocacy for swifts and other birds, I will make a case for humans in Amendment 213. I will explain. First, let me thank the noble Lord, Lord…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill04 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I rise to introduce the second group of amendments today and to speak specifically to my Amendment 99A. These amendments focus on the need for wider training in design…04 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI am impressed with the advocacy standing behind the amendments in this short group. It has taken a lot longer than I thought it would. It is clear that there is a real concern…04 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I will speak on Part 2 of the Bill. I declare my interests in the register, as a former practising chartered surveyor. I certainly support the Bill. I like it very much.…25 Jun 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I will briefly comment on two amendments in this group: Amendment 233 in the names of the noble Baroness, Lady Scott of Bybrook, and the noble Lord, Lord Jamieson, and…14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, this is my first contribution in Committee, so I declare my interests as the owner of a residential property in receipt of rent and as a practising chartered surveyor…28 Apr 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, it has been an interesting and lively debate through all its stages, covering the many aspects of the broad landscape of this Bill. I thank all who took part and…01 Apr 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill)My Lords, I shall speak to Motion N1. We have already had reference to this, but I have noted the Commons’ objections to my amendment on Report, and I have revised it and wish…26 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill)My Lords, I realise that I omitted to refer to Motion P1, which is in the same group. It is consequential on Motion N1 and will depend on the outcome of that Division.26 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill)At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 13B in lieu—26 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill)My Lords, I wish to divide the House.26 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill)I want simply to add to these very moving and persuasive comments. It seems to me the most terrible act of self-harm to tax the schools again and again. It is not just VAT and the…26 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, I do not wish to talk for more than a moment, as I have Amendment 32 coming in the next group.18 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillI apologise. In that case, let me just consult my notes. My proposal is not dramatic and does not involve tax; it tries to define a very difficult aspect of non-domestic rates:…18 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, I add my support to the important comments from the noble Baroness, Lady Scott of Bybrook. The importance of anchors cannot be overemphasised, particularly in smaller…18 Mar 2025