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HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I too congratulate my noble friend Lord Ranger on his maiden speech. I welcome this opportunity to take part in the debate today, especially as the theme of this year’s…10 Mar 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, among the many measures announced in the gracious Speech, I am especially pleased to see an agriculture Bill. I refer noble Lords to my entry on the register.…17 Oct 2019HANSARDWild SalmonMy Lords, I had an interesting letter the other day about the International Year of the Salmon. It said, very politely, “Dear Lord Shrewsbury, do you remember the days of wild…14 May 2019HANSARDWild SalmonTo ask Her Majesty's Government, in the light of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation international year of the salmon, what assessment they have made of wild…14 May 2019HANSARDWild SalmonI am most grateful for that interjection. I did know that. All these matters and more can, and must, be addressed with great urgency if we are to stem the decline of this great…14 May 2019HANSARDAmputees: Limb FittingMy Lords, is my noble friend aware that three weeks ago I was the recipient of a new knee—and what a wonderful job the National Health Service does in Stoke-on-Trent?02 May 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, I am most grateful to my noble friend the Minister for his words. I am quite happy to withdraw the amendment, on his undertaking. Would he be prepared to put that in a…04 Mar 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons Bill04 Mar 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, I refer noble Lords to my entry in the register. The purpose of Amendment 103 is to place a duty on the Secretary of State to open a public discussion on proposals for…04 Mar 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillTen points for trying again, my Lords. With that, I beg leave to withdraw.04 Mar 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, at least I get 10 points for trying. I am most grateful to my noble friend the Minister for what he said, and I understand it all. Having been around at the time of…06 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, I think that may be a typographic error. It should refer to the .22.06 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons Bill06 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, in Amendment 75 I address the medical information that is requested by police forces when someone applies for a firearms certificate or a shotgun licence, both on…06 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillI am most grateful to my noble friend for his response. I am somewhat disappointed because this has been hanging around for a long while and action needs to be taken. I find it…06 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons Bill06 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, I rise to support my noble friend’s amendment and to speak to my Amendments 78B, 79A and 79B. Additionally, I want to refer to an earlier comment about the Dunblane…06 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, Amendment 80K deals with compensation. My intention with this amendment is to ask my noble friend the Minister two things. First, will he confirm that in the event of…06 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillWell you must be right then.06 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, I do not think that .22 calibres are caught. I think the noble Earl is incorrect there.06 Feb 2019