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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 16 Jan 2025
Global Warming

"My Lords, I also congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Teverson, on sponsoring this important debate and on his impressive opening speech. Clearly, as the noble Baroness, Lady Young, and the noble Lord, Lord Gascoigne, stated, farmers have a key role in helping to address this challenge. Having been a farmer …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 12 Dec 2024
Small Farms and Family Businesses

"My Lords, I too very much welcome this debate. Like other speakers, I am indebted to the noble Earl, Lord Leicester, for tabling it. It is a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Shephard.

I declare my interests. Until six years ago I was a tenant farmer, having started …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 13 Nov 2024
Journalists Detained or Killed Overseas

"My Lords, the situation in South Sudan is dangerous for all citizens, not just journalists. Democratic elections planned for this month have been cancelled. Can His Majesty’s Government explain what they are doing to achieve stability and to re-establish democracy in South Sudan?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 12 Nov 2024
House of Lords Reform

"My Lords, I very much welcome this debate in advance of considering the Government’s legislative plans. I hope the Government are willing to reflect on the views of the House and prepared to amend their thinking if there is a consensus of views as a consequence of this debate.

I …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 18 Jul 2024
King’s Speech

"My Lords, I add my congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, and the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock, on their appointments as Ministers. It is very good news indeed.

I wish to address a number of issues related to agricultural and environmental policy. My interests …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 19 Apr 2024
English Horticultural Sector (Horticultural Sector Committee Report)

"My Lords, it is a delight to follow the noble Lord, Lord Colgrain. Let me also pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Redesdale, for his very competent leadership in chairing this committee, and to fellow members for their friendship and camaraderie throughout the process, particularly the noble Baroness, Lady …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 25 Mar 2024
Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024

"My Lords, I too warmly welcome these regulations. It is interesting and rather ironic that the farmers are protesting in Parliament Square while we are addressing this topic. When I saw the tractors outside, I felt rather envious. I wished I had brought my own tractor from Northumberland, although it …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 25 Mar 2024
Christians: Persecution

"My Lords, it is a great privilege to follow other noble Lords who have already contributed very passionately to this debate. In particular, I express my appreciation to the noble Baroness, Lady Foster, for sponsoring this important and timely debate—occurring as it does, as has been mentioned already, just before …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 09 Feb 2024
Conversion Therapy Prohibition (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, it is a great honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Hannan of Kingsclere. We have heard some painful stories this afternoon—it was very moving to hear the experience of the noble Lord, Lord Paddick— but we need to remember that, as the Minister for Women and Equalities …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 16 Jan 2024
Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 12 tabled by my noble friend Lady Willis. I also very much support Amendment 10 tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering, and support her comments this evening.

As I mentioned during earlier stages of the Bill, I have been …..."

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