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HANSARDSchools: World War II AnniversaryMy Lords, I am proud to say that my father was president of the Royal British Legion. He loved his time working under the direct command of Admiral Lord West—the noble Lord, Lord…30 Jan 2025HANSARDThames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water: Ofwat Proposed FinesMy Lords, at Report stage of the Water (Special Measures) Bill, my noble friend Lord Cromwell successfully secured the overwhelming support of your Lordships’ House for his…29 Jan 2025HANSARDRoyal Albert Hall Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Harrington of Watford for sponsoring this Bill on behalf of the Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences. He has done a tremendous job…29 Jan 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister for his response, but I cannot hide the fact that we are disappointed. The former Secretary of State for Transport in the other place, Louise Haigh,…28 Jan 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, the amendment standing in my name seeks to insert a new clause into the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill explicitly setting out its purpose; namely, improving the performance…28 Jan 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]28 Jan 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]I say to the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, that in the same way that we saw her speaking to other noble Lords on the previous Bill, when she said this was happening in the Chamber,…28 Jan 2025HANSARDAvanti West CoastMy Lords, I would simply like to ask the Minister exactly the same question that many of his own noble friends felt it was fair and reasonable to ask us when we were working hard…27 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate Change: Support for FarmersMy Lords, I thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans for securing this important debate. He is rightly concerned about the effect of extreme weather caused by…23 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Trust ActsMy Lords, in 1895 the visionary Octavia Hill co-founded the National Trust because she believed in the life-enhancing virtues of clean air and blue sky. In 2025, the positive…21 Jan 2025HANSARDPrimary Schools: Swimming LessonsMy Lords, unfortunately, sport in schools has been described as in “crisis”, with a “Covid cohort” of children not returning to physical activity. The neglect of sport is leading…21 Jan 2025HANSARDAirports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025My Lords, I reiterate the words of my noble friend Lord Kirkhope and the noble Lord, Lord Empey. Many years ago I used to do business with National Air Traffic Services. As noble…20 Jan 2025HANSARDConsumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill [HL]My Lords, if I might briefly clarify, the unlimited fine I was referring to is obviously appropriate for large organisations, which have the ability to take that fine, but as was…17 Jan 2025HANSARDConsumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle, for bringing her Private Member’s Bill to your Lordships’ House. Consumer product regulation is a key topic in…17 Jan 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill [HL]My Lords, let me thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Manchester for successfully bringing the important issue of universal credit allowances for care leavers before…17 Jan 2025HANSARDLive Events Ticketing: Resale and Pricing PracticesMy Lords, we appreciate the Statement from His Majesty’s Government. As the Minister in the other place said, the Department for Business and Trade and the Department for Culture,…16 Jan 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]My Lords, this group of amendments aim to strengthen provisions for care (education) and treatment reviews—CETRs, as we have heard—for individuals with autism or a learning…14 Jan 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, my noble friend Lady Browning, the noble Lord, Lord Scriven, and the noble Baroness, Lady Hollins—who sadly is not in her place…14 Jan 2025HANSARDUK-China Economic and Financial DialogueMy Lords, I declare an interest as stated on the register. Following on from the question from my noble friend Lady Neville-Rolfe, UK inflation was 1.7% in September, it was 2.3%…14 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Historic BuildingsMy Lords, I believe that every one of us has the incredible privilege to work in this listed historic building, but there are 4,891 listed buildings on the Heritage at Risk…14 Jan 2025