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HANSARDEnvironment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, in general, this is obviously a sensible regulation. However, I have a number of queries, one of which is exactly the same as that of the noble Baroness, Lady Byford.…12 Feb 2019HANSARDSocial HousingThat this House takes note of the case for a long-term commitment to increased provision of social housing to help to reduce housing costs, homelessness and housing benefit…31 Jan 2019HANSARDSocial HousingMy Lords, I thank everyone who has taken part in this debate. I particularly appreciated the maiden speech of my noble friend Lady Osamor. Until the Minister spoke, I was going to…31 Jan 2019HANSARDSocial HousingMy Lords, this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Addison Act of 1919, which first gave general powers for local authorities to build and manage council housing. For decades,…31 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I would like to put in a brief word here. The noble Baroness, Lady Byford, will recall that, towards the end of the time when she and I were crossing swords on…30 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Parliamentary Approval of the Outcome of Negotiations with the European UnionMy Lords, it is a not unadulterated pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Dobbs. I too have a piece of the Berlin Wall. I just wish that he and others, in celebrating the fall…28 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, I want first to focus on what may appear a parochial issue: the role of this House in the next few weeks. If the Government lose tomorrow, we are on course to crash out…14 Jan 2019HANSARDAir PollutionMy Lords, the noble Baroness’s Question and the Minister’s Answer focus on agreement and the idea that a deal will be done and there will be an implementation period. If I…09 Jan 2019