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HANSARDTree Pests and DiseasesMy Lords, I congratulate the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope, and the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, on securing this debate. I give due credit to the Library briefing that has been…13 Feb 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, in her very expansive opening remarks the Minister referred to the Government’s agenda including such issues as housing demand, tenancy reform and the Hackitt report. I…09 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportMy Lords, I too express my thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Bourne, for introducing this debate. As a practising chartered surveyor, I spend much of my time investigating and trying…31 Oct 2019HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) BillMy Lords, it is an absolute honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Randall of Uxbridge, and to congratulate him on an outstanding maiden speech. He speaks with very great authority…30 Sept 2019HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Preparation for Digital Services) BillMy Lords, in welcoming the Bill I draw attention to my profession as a chartered surveyor, with a career-long involvement, on an off, in the business rates system. I am also an…11 Jun 2019HANSARDResidential Construction and Housing SupplyMy Lords, I declare my interest as a property professional and vice-president of the LGA and the National Association of Local Councils. I certainly welcome this debate and the…24 Apr 2019HANSARDHistoric Rights of WayMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, on securing this debate, and declare my interests as a landowner, a Local Government Association…02 Apr 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, this is the first time I have intervened on this Bill and I do so without any interests to declare, although back in the 1980s we had great discussions about the…20 Mar 2019HANSARDSpring StatementMy Lords, it is a delight to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill. As a fellow vice-president of the Local Government Association, I can relate to her comments. Like the…20 Mar 2019HANSARDBusiness Rate AppealsMy Lords, while drawing the House’s attention to my professional interest in business rates matters, I put it to the Minister that the Government’s response indicated a review by,…25 Feb 2019