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HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to speak after the noble Lord, Lord Randall of Uxbridge. I think the last time I spoke after him was to congratulate him on his maiden speech. He…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, as this is my first intervention at this stage in the Bill, I draw attention to my vice-presidency of the LGA and my professional interests, particularly in the…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I am delighted to have the opportunity to debate this important Bill, and in doing so declare my relevant interests as a vice-president of the LGA, as a professional…07 Jun 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL]My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to debate this Bill and in doing so refer to 45 years of professional interest in the matter and my interest as the first chairman of the…24 May 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, as we seem to be in the last chance saloon, I will try not to repeat myself too much, but declare my interests as both a property professional and a vice-president of…28 Apr 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, I declare my professional involvement with construction and property matters and that I am a vice-president of the LGA. We should be in no doubt that the Government have…27 Apr 2021HANSARDConduct CommitteeMy Lords, at the consultation stage I sent a very short response on this matter and, having followed progress, I welcome the chance to debate it. I congratulate the Conduct…20 Apr 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans and to speak to Motion A2 in my name. I refer to my vice-presidency of the LGA and my…20 Apr 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a vice-president of the LGA and as a practising chartered surveyor. I have very considerable sympathy with all these amendments but, the matter…17 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillMy Lords, I warmly commend the four noble Baronesses who have put their names to Amendments 3 and 6. In speaking to this group, I declare my professional involvement with…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am pleased to support these two amendments. Many of the points that I would have made have been covered much more eloquently by others, so I shall try to be brief. My…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, as someone involved in a small business as an employee, and having run a number of small businesses over many years, I can certainly applaud the general sentiment behind…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, my support for this amendment comes without the personal experience of the noble Baroness, Lady Meyer, or the legal expertise of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am delighted to be able to support all these amendments but particularly Amendments 167 and 177B. I too pay tribute to all those who have written to me and have…10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I added my name to speak to this group, primarily in support of Amendment 23. I, too, declare my vice-presidency of the Local Government Association. This matter has…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, the noble Baronesses who have spoken to this group of amendments are hugely qualified to speak on the issues of psychotherapy, and none more so than the noble Baroness,…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I added my name to these amendments because I feel strongly that we are not picking up domestic abuse early enough in the process. Part of that is a failure to identify…25 Jan 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I welcome the opportunity to debate these two Bills, which I support. I thank the Minister for an online meeting last week. I refer to my professional involvement with…18 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I declare my vice-presidency of the LGA. I very much welcome this Bill. It brings forward much needed improvements to legislation and highlights the coercive and…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to bid this Bill farewell as noble Lords clearly want the scheme to go ahead, although with understandable concerns about the detail. I am unsure how I…14 Dec 2020