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HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I am delighted as always to follow the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, and well understand the points that she has made. I hope that the Minister will listen to them. I…28 Jun 2021HANSARDWellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL]My Lords, I strongly support the Bill. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Bird, for bringing it forward, welcome his heartfelt plea against short-termism and urge colleagues to give it…25 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, for tabling Amendment 20 which triggers other important amendments in this group. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, for…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I am delighted to follow that last contribution, because important points arise in the context of having to balance one risk against another. There will be trade-offs,…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Earl, Lord Lytton, and I identify very much with his last comments on the litter all over our countryside, particularly after…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to Amendment 31 standing in the name of the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries of Pentregarth. In doing so, I also…21 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, not down the road of the Great Stink but certainly on his references to his river experiences. I am delighted to support this…21 Jun 2021HANSARDChildren with Genetic Conditions: Specialist SupportMy Lords, I draw attention to my registered links with Mencap. The Disabled Children’s Partnership, which has been mentioned, has estimated that almost half of disabled children…15 Jun 2021HANSARDDisability Benefit ClaimantsMy Lords, I declare my registered links with Mencap. Does the department have any staff members specifically trained to communicate with people suffering from learning…08 Jun 2021HANSARDAgricultural Exports from Australia: TariffsMy Lords, I draw attention to my registered farming links. Is the Minister aware that the president of the Farmers’ Union of Wales, Glyn Roberts, has written to the Prime Minister…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Anderson, who raised important issues. I draw attention to my registered interests. At Second Reading in another place,…07 Jun 2021HANSARDFire Safety: Leaseholder BankruptciesMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. Would the common-sense way out of this problem not be for the Government to buy out those leaseholders facing…24 May 2021HANSARDUK Policy Implementation for Wales and ScotlandMy Lords, while I welcome the proposed meeting on Covid recovery, does the Minister accept that this dialogue should be in the context of a broader agenda, including a…19 May 2021HANSARDUK Policy Implementation for Wales and ScotlandTo ask Her Majesty’s Government on what dates the Prime Minister will convene discussions with the First Ministers of Wales and Scotland regarding the co-ordinated implementation…19 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeMy Lords, will the Minister tell the House the anticipated timescale for more interconnectors between Britain and Ireland? Does the UK have any plans to set up a domestic cable…18 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I am very grateful, and I hope that the gremlins have gone now. As I was saying, I congratulate the noble Baronesses, Lady Fraser and Lady Merron, on their maiden…13 May 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Citizens’ RightsMy Lords, young people in Wales are very envious of the deal facilitated by the Irish Government, which enables young people from the North to maintain their full access to the…28 Apr 2021HANSARDTransport: Zero Carbon TargetMy Lords, the Government’s investment in the Holyhead hydrogen hub is welcome, as is the hydrogen transport hub on Teesside, but can the Minister confirm that further plans are in…27 Apr 2021HANSARDCreative Industries: Covid-19My Lords, I draw attention to my registered interests. Many creative industry venues, which are important dimensions in the tourist economy, have been devastated by Covid. Can the…26 Apr 2021HANSARDRussia: Alexei NavalnyMy Lords, will the Minister spell out in detail what new steps are being taken to stop money laundering from Russia through London? That, more than anything, will probably hit…22 Apr 2021