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HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillI welcome the passage of this Bill. It will result in a slight increase in costs as far as the training sector of aviation is concerned, but that is a small price to pay for the…24 Feb 2026HANSARDHigh Temperature Gas-Cooled ReactorsNo, the information.19 Jan 2026HANSARDHigh Temperature Gas-Cooled ReactorsMy Lords—19 Jan 2026HANSARDHigh Temperature Gas-Cooled ReactorsMy Lords, is not some of the work that would be done by the project that is the subject of the question of a highly sensitive nature? Is it properly protected?19 Jan 2026HANSARDRoyal Navy: Nuclear SubmarinesTo ask His Majesty’s Government how many nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines are currently in service with the Royal Navy.15 Jan 2026HANSARDRoyal Navy: Nuclear SubmarinesMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister. Is it not the case that the four submarines to which my Question refers are the essence of our nuclear defence delivery systems? Is he…15 Jan 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I move that the Question be now put.10 Dec 2025HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: UK-manufactured ProductsMy Lords—18 Nov 2025HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: UK-manufactured ProductsMy Lords, as Defence Procurement Minister back in the 1990s, I recall receiving almost daily communications from No. 10 Downing Street. Does the present Prime Minister play any…18 Nov 2025HANSARDIndependent Water CommissionMy Lords, some very high salaries have been reported payable to senior water officials. Can the Minister say whether those salaries require ministerial approval?23 Jul 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentMy Lords—03 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentWill the Minister confirm that our nuclear weapons will be used only when our supreme national interest so requires, and in no other circumstance?03 Jun 2025HANSARDAirport ExpansionMy Lords, where there are major changes to large airports, will the Government take into account the needs of smaller aircraft such as air taxis, which are very often subject to…25 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanMy Lords, I have to start by declaring an interest. I lost my wife of 55 years in April last year due to breast cancer. I have a simple question for the Minister: when, oh when,…10 Feb 2025HANSARDAirports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025My Lords, am I permitted to ask a question?22 Jan 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I hate to interrupt my noble friend, but I wonder if he has seen the flashing light.11 Dec 2024HANSARDUndersea CablesMy Lords, are these cables used only for civilian purposes or also for military purposes?03 Dec 2024HANSARDAviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024I apologise if I did not make myself clear, but I am hoping to have a chance to talk about these regulations on another occasion. Is that possible?20 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport Infrastructure: North of EnglandMy Lords, is not the runway at Sheffield Airport rather short and suitable for only the smallest aeroplanes?12 Nov 2024HANSARDRenewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Order 2024I apologise to your Lordships for not being in my place when we resumed following the Division. I have a simple question for the Minister. Can he say whether all this applies to…05 Nov 2024