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HANSARDClimate Change and Biodiversity: Food SecurityMy Lords, what a pleasure to rise to congratulate the noble Baroness on her maiden speech, which I do on behalf of everyone present here today. She put a powerful and persuasive…08 Sept 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for reading the Statement, not least because the situation in Ukraine has such direct relevance to the energy crisis being faced by millions of…05 Sept 2022HANSARDHeatwave ResponseMy Lords, we have all seen the dramatic pictures of this week’s extreme heatwave, and I pay tribute to all those involved in trying to deal with it, but perhaps I might bring to…21 Jul 2022HANSARDCrypto Asset TechnologyMy Lords, if the Government are to consult on this area later this year, can the Minister give the House an undertaking that they will consult scientific bodies such as the…21 Jul 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, that is one of the reasons why I support what has been said by the noble Lord, Lord Baker, and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Judge. This is not just about a…18 Jul 2022HANSARDBallot Secrecy Bill [HL]My Lords, I am also taking advantage of the gap to make a brief contribution. The Chartist demand for a secret ballot was one of the essential ingredients of today’s modern…15 Jul 2022HANSARDWomen and Girls: Economic Well-being, Welfare, Safety and OpportunitiesMy Lords, I too congratulate my noble friend Lady Gale on providing us with the opportunity to have today’s debate, and on giving me the chance to make a brief contribution from…14 Jul 2022HANSARDAmbulance Services and National Heatwave EmergencyMy Lords, I recently had occasion to contact the ambulance service—10 days ago—and I was struck by the fact that none was going to be available for a considerable period of time.…13 Jul 2022HANSARDMusicians and Creative Professionals: Working in the European UnionAs she grows up, I hope she will learn to play music and get the benefit of that. There are incalculable benefits from going on tour in Europe. My time is up now. Many of the…07 Jul 2022HANSARDHorizon EuropeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what alternative plans they have prepared in the event that the United Kingdom is no longer a part of the Horizon Europe research programme.07 Jul 2022HANSARDHorizon EuropeMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer. This is the third time that I have asked that Question and it is always the same disappointing Answer. I forget—forgive me—whether…07 Jul 2022HANSARDHorizon EuropeHe has gone? Then he was going a good job. I can think of no better follow-up question to ask the Minister than whether he agrees with the fact that the Government’s policy on…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNATO Accession: Sweden and FinlandMy Lords, I welcome the Minister’s Statement, and I agree with my noble friends and others that the President of Russia’s one success has been to strengthen and expand NATO. But I…07 Jul 2022HANSARDMusicians and Creative Professionals: Working in the European UnionMy Lords, I thank the noble Earl and congratulate him on securing the debate. It is very timely, for a reason that I will come on to. It is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord,…07 Jul 2022HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeMy Lords, I am a bit nervous about contributing to this debate, which I had not intended to do. Your Lordships will think of me as a new Member. I was elected a year ago next week…05 Jul 2022HANSARDPost Office: Horizon CompensationMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement and apologise for briefly having left the Chamber while he was making it. I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord…30 Jun 2022HANSARDPost Office: Horizon CompensationI hope the House will allow me the flexibility to take advantage of the fact that we have a few moments left in this exchange. Will the terms of reference of the inquiry—forgive…30 Jun 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I will take advantage of the flexibility of debate outlined by the former Leader of the House to say that, although we are debating the amendment moved by the noble…29 Jun 2022HANSARDTrades Union Congress: Levelling UpMy Lords, since the Minister says that relations between the Government and the TUC are positive, why does the Prime Minister not direct the Transport Secretary to convene a…29 Jun 2022HANSARDUnited Kingdom: The UnionMy Lords, I welcome the debate and congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Lisvane, on securing it. It is very timely, because it enables us to step back from the day-to-day business of…23 Jun 2022