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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 2019 Bills sponsored (4)