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HANSARDZero-emission Vehicle MandateMy Lords, in addition to regulation, is it not the case that the mode of taxation will also need to change and that, as we electrify our vehicles, we will need to move to road…17 Oct 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the Attorney-General, the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hermer, on an excellent maiden speech. The content was deeply refreshing and the tone…23 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechHear, hear!23 Jul 2024HANSARDDomestic Animals: WelfareMy Lords, I return to cats and declare an interest as the property of a very sophisticated cat called Loki. Is the Minister aware of the problem of cats that are abandoned,…13 Jul 2023HANSARDAgricultural Transition PlanMy Lords, on the hypothesis that the cause is indeed a novel pathogen, the Minister will know that in respect of red belly disease in salmon the original hypothesis was a novel…01 Feb 2023HANSARDPreparing for Extreme Risks (RARPC Report)My Lords, I add my congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Arbuthnot, on the excellent way in which he chaired our committee. I can tell the noble Lord that I certainly enjoyed…12 Jan 2023HANSARDElections BillYes, I was allowed to vote.28 Mar 2022HANSARDLiving with Covid-19My Lords, what advice will the Government give to employers? Will responsible employers be expected to provide testing for their employees?22 Feb 2022HANSARDHGV Driver ShortagesMy Lords, is the Minister aware of the recent research which shows that HGV drivers dislike their conditions and having to stay away overnight? With that in mind, will the…13 Sept 2021HANSARDTourismMy Lords, I draw attention to my registered interests, as chairman of VisitScotland, a board member of VisitBritain and president of the Tourism Society of the United Kingdom. As…24 Jun 2021HANSARDInclusive SocietyMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, on securing this debate on a matter of what should be, and I hope is, vital national importance: the need for positive…14 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, I am most grateful for this opportunity to support the humble Address to Her Majesty and join the expression of this House’s deepest regret and sympathy to Her Majesty…12 Apr 2021HANSARDProblem GamblingMy Lords, perhaps I may press the Minister on his comments about technological advances, particularly with regard to what my noble friend said about pop-up advertising. These…02 Jul 2019HANSARDWild SalmonMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Earl, Lord Caithness—the chief of my clan—and more importantly to congratulate the noble Earl, Lord Shrewsbury, on securing…14 May 2019