Forest Risk Commodities

Debate between Lord Randall of Uxbridge and Baroness Hayman of Ullock
Tuesday 8th July 2025

(5 days, 22 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Hayman of Ullock Portrait Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
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We look at how we can improve our food production and food sustainability in this country. It is important that we support our own food producers in doing that and that we protect them against substandard products coming in from abroad.

Lord Randall of Uxbridge Portrait Lord Randall of Uxbridge (Con)
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My Lords, I am sure I am going to be disappointed, bearing in mind the Minister’s first Answer, but would she commit to publishing a firm timetable to introduce the secondary legislation that is needed on this issue of forest risk commodities?

Domestic Animals: Welfare

Debate between Lord Randall of Uxbridge and Baroness Hayman of Ullock
Monday 16th December 2024

(6 months, 3 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Hayman of Ullock Portrait Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
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Defra’s code of practice for the welfare of dogs supports positive reward training techniques for dogs, but electronic shock collars should be avoided. Furthermore, the code advises people to seek out professional advice for behaviour problems, and the best training options that are available. The Government are currently considering the available evidence on the use of hand-controlled e-collars and their effects on the welfare of animals.

Lord Randall of Uxbridge Portrait Lord Randall of Uxbridge (Con)
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What measures are Government thinking of taking to try to eradicate dog fighting?

Baroness Hayman of Ullock Portrait Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
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Clearly, dog fighting should not be taking place in this country. We are extremely keen to root it out where it is happening, and it is matter for Defra and the Home Office to work on together to ensure that, where it is found, it is properly cracked down on.