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HANSARDNational Museums and GalleriesMy Lords, I note my interest as a steward of a modestly successful but long-standing private heritage enterprise in Devon. We compete with three national museums and galleries, as…27 Apr 2026HANSARDAgriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026My Lords, my maiden speech in 2019 was on the impact of Brexit on food and agricultural produce, with a focus consistent with my interests as a Devon farmer on the Devon cream…27 Apr 2026HANSARDFarming Road MapMy Lords, eight years ago, when we were dealing with the Agriculture Bill following Brexit, we were promised that there would be a period of consistency for farming while ELMS and…16 Apr 2026HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, given that this is the final time we will consider this Bill, I offer some concluding words as a departing hereditary—as a defender of the indefensible who has long…10 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Farming: CompetitivenessMy Lords, when will the Government publish their response to the excellent F arming P rofitability R eview by the noble Baroness, Lady Batters? Will it focus on the farm-to-table…03 Mar 2026HANSARDNew Housing: Flood RiskMy Lords, given that flood risk and housing demand are only going to increase, what steps are His Majesty’s Government taking to allow flooding and housing to coexist? Are they…26 Feb 2026HANSARDConduct CommitteeThat the Report from the Select Committee The conduct of the Earl of Shrewsbury (9th Report, HL Paper 254) be agreed to.02 Feb 2026HANSARDConduct CommitteeMy Lords, if I may, before I speak to the Motion, and in the light of the tributes to the noble Lord, Lord McFall, from the Front Benches, I offer a brief thank you from the Back…02 Feb 2026HANSARDConduct CommitteeThat, in accordance with Standing Order 11, the Earl of Shrewsbury be suspended from the service of the House for a period of two weeks; and that, in accordance with section 1 of…02 Feb 2026HANSARDHospitality BusinessesMy Lords—27 Jan 2026HANSARDHospitality BusinessesMy Lords, hospitality businesses across the south-west of England, particularly those in our coastal and rural areas beloved of tourists, suffer from an inability to attract staff…27 Jan 2026HANSARDGreat Western Railway: InfrastructureMy Lords, Brunel built the South Devon Railway in 1842, alongside the River Exe estuary and down past Dawlish—a very scenic route. By 1860, it was realised that that route was…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I was not going to speak on this group, but the amendments from the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, made me think that it might be helpful to ask the Minister to explain…20 Jan 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I would like to add a small voice to the chorus of support for these amendments. I do so from the perspective of my role as the owner of a cultural institution in Devon…20 Jan 2026HANSARDLarge-scale Waste CrimeMy Lords, fly-tipping is a blight to farmers across the country, with over 80% reporting to the Environment Agency that they are impacted by small-scale tipping and over 20% by…14 Jan 2026HANSARDMeat LabellingMy Lords, one of the biggest challenges for animal welfare in the south-west of England is the sheer distance that animals have to travel to slaughterhouses, due to the closure of…13 Jan 2026HANSARDPublic Sector ProductivityMy Lords, productivity in rural Britain is just 82% of its urban counterpart— a number that is estimated to fall to 79% by 2040. Making up this difference would add over £40…07 Jan 2026HANSARDFree School MealsMy Lords, the Minister mentioned procurement advice that the Government are giving with respect to free school meals. Can she update the House as to what advice they are giving to…16 Dec 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Griffin. I note my interest as the Earl of Devon and—perhaps unsurprisingly—will speak to the impact of the Bill on…08 Dec 2025HANSARDSubscription Contracts: Right to CancelMy Lords, how do the Government account for the concerns of privately owned heritage? The majority of members of Historic Houses, for example, are neither charities nor large…02 Dec 2025