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HANSARDScotland: New Nuclear Power GenerationMy Lords, in view of the difference of opinion on nuclear power in Scotland, demonstrated by both the Minister and the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, will the Minister accept that, in…18 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Pension UnderpaymentsMy Lords, will the Minister give an assurance that beneficiaries who have been denied the benefit to which they are entitled will be paid in full, however far back it goes?13 Mar 2025HANSARDCouncil of Nations and RegionsMy Lords, I cannot speak for Scotland like the Minister can, but in Wales there certainly is a lack of clarity regarding the objectives of this body among not only some…11 Mar 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, I intervene very briefly on this—as noble Lords would perhaps expect on a matter relating to devolution—in support of the amendment moved by the noble and learned Lord,…05 Mar 2025HANSARDErasmus ProgrammeMy Lords—05 Mar 2025HANSARDErasmus ProgrammeMy Lords, I warmly endorse the comments of the noble Baroness, Lady Wilcox, and I accept the comments of the noble Lord on the benefits of the Turing scheme. Does the Minister…05 Mar 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, I welcome the amendment with regard to the salmon and congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, on the stand that he has made and the excellent contributions he made at…04 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, on that very point, is it not the case, if we do increase defence expenditure substantially to replace the withdrawal of American expenditure to some extent and for…04 Mar 2025HANSARDStockton and Darlington Railway: 200th AnniversaryMy Lords, in joining the good people of Stockton in celebrating the 200th anniversary, will the Minister recall that the first steam engine ran a decade earlier in Merthyr Tydfil,…25 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillI intervene very briefly to support the amendment that the noble Lord, Lord Alton, moved. I thank him for the campaign he has run on this issue for several years now, and for the…11 Feb 2025HANSARDPost Office Horizon Scandal: Compensation PaymentsMy Lords, the Minister referred to 4,500 cases having been settled, if I heard her correctly. Can she tell the House how many more cases are awaiting, and by what stage would she…11 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I welcome the progress that has been made on these issues. There will be times when there may be differences of opinion, but on devolved matters it is right that the…11 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillBefore the noble Member sits down, will he address the point that many of the sites that have been earmarked for SMRs are existing nuclear sites? Any effect on property values has…11 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.07 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]My Lords, I was first drawn into politics in Wales by the action of Liverpool Corporation in the late 1950s, when it purloined the Tryweryn valley in Meirionnydd, turfed out the…07 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for his response and even more grateful to colleagues from all parties who have spoken in this debate. I am grateful for the support that…07 Feb 2025HANSARDCar Parking CompaniesMy Lords, in her consultation, will the Minister ensure that she links up with the devolved Government in Cardiff? Many of these companies operate in England and in Wales. In…04 Feb 2025HANSARDRailway ElectrificationMy Lords, shortly before the last election, the Conservative Party in its death throes gave a commitment to electrification of the line from Crewe to Holyhead. Do the present…22 Jan 2025HANSARDErasmus ProgrammeMy Lords, the Minister will be aware of the scheme that has been running in Wales with the support of all parties there. None the less, I think there is an acceptance across…20 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Historic BuildingsMy Lords, will the noble Baroness tell the House, if she has the information, how many of the sites on the Heritage at Risk Register are world heritage sites, and how many of…14 Jan 2025