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HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Protection of VictimsMy Lords, how will the Government ensure that Refuge and other providers which choose to prioritise the well-being of women by applying single-sex exemptions are not penalised…27 Oct 2020HANSARDPerforming Arts: Job Support SchemeMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lady McIntosh on asking this Question, and I thank the Minister for her response. However, does she recognise—I think that she does—that…29 Sept 2020HANSARDGender Recognition Act ConsultationMy Lords, as can be seen from today’s debate, this is a controversial issue. I want to see a fair deal for transgender people and their ability to identify as trans. However, I…25 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I too wish to speak in support of these amendments. I am pleased to learn that the Government say that they will carry on research into reducing the use of pesticides.…22 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillI first declare an interest as a member of the EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee, which has done a lot of work on agriculture. I congratulate the noble Earl, Lord Dundee, on…22 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I welcome the Statement from the Minister, but to be candid, when I hear talk about Moonshot, I will believe it when I see it. What members of the public want is the…21 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI am addressing all these questions to the Minister. My last point is this: will there be testing capacity in general practice surgery?21 Sept 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as a member of the EU Environment Sub-Committee. It is certainly a pleasure to follow my noble friend Lady Jones of Whitchurch—I wholeheartedly…15 Sept 2020HANSARDPlanning RulesWould the Minister agree that not just windows but room size, insulation, fire safety and the quality of the heating provision are essential to ensuring that affordable social…28 Jul 2020HANSARDFinance BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as an apprenticeship ambassador. I came here today for the first time since lockdown—driving my electric car—and I have not been here because my…17 Jul 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodMy Lords, I declare an interest as a member of the EU Environment Sub-Committee. We have recently had a number of meetings with Northern Ireland stakeholders, and I am going to…15 Jul 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: RelocationMy Lords, to press the Minister further, he tells us that it is a decision for Parliament—so all well and good—but what will the consultative process be? Can he give an absolute…14 Jul 2020HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I too welcome the regulations. As many people have said, they are a small step in the right direction. What I query is that while the public may say they support these…10 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Summer Food FundI thank the Minister for her response and congratulate the Government on recognising that “Rashford rules OK!”. Protecting children from going hungry is vital. Will the Government…17 Jun 2020HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Mone. I wholeheartedly concur with her about the importance of entrepreneurship as a way forward for many women.…10 Mar 2020HANSARDBBC and Public Service BroadcastingMy Lords, I declare an interest as a former BBC governor. I had not realised how popular this debate would be, so I ought to apologise to Back-Bench speakers. I can only offer…05 Mar 2020HANSARDBBC and Public Service BroadcastingMy Lords, I thank everybody who has contributed to this debate. Perhaps it did not quite go the way that I wanted it to go. In my contribution I decided that I was going to…05 Mar 2020HANSARDBBC and Public Service BroadcastingThat this House takes note of the role of the BBC and public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom’s economy and creative culture.05 Mar 2020HANSARDNHS Funding Bill (Money Bill)My Lords, I was going to welcome the long-term funding, but now that my noble friends have suggested I should be cynical, sceptical or chiding, perhaps I will tone down that…26 Feb 2020HANSARDNHS: TargetsMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Hunt on giving us the opportunity to debate this issue and on his tour de force contribution, giving us the benefit of all his vast…06 Feb 2020