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Speech in Grand Committee - Tue 13 May 2025
Methane (Environment and Climate Change Committee Report)

"I open my remarks today by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Sheehan, for the excellent way in which she chaired the committee throughout a rather tricky period over the election and change of Government last summer. The committee also changed its policy adviser and support clerks during this inquiry, yet …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 30 Apr 2025
Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025

"I preface my remarks by thanking my noble friend Lord Rooker for his comments. They resonate so much with me in terms of how this Government have approached the farming sector, which is to be regretted. I will go on to say much in support of my noble friend here …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 25 Apr 2025
Public Inquiries: Enchancing Public Trust (Statutory Inquiries Committee Report)

"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Norton of Louth, for his introductory remarks and his clear, disciplined leadership of the committee. With no experience in this field on joining the committee, I was struck by how an industry has grown up around inquiries, where government action and follow-up …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 17 Mar 2025
Football Governance Bill [HL]

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 17 Mar 2025
Football Governance Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I propose Amendment 35 in the name in the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, to which I have added my name. I declare my interests as a former director of Everton Football Club. I am now chair of its memorabilia trust and a small shareholder.

The noble Baroness, Lady …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 17 Mar 2025
Football Governance Bill [HL]

"I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this little debate on this group of amendments. Although I would have welcomed a little further development from my noble friend, I certainly understand her response. I also understand the comment from the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, to which I respond …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 29 Jan 2025
ECO4 and Insulation Schemes

"I welcome the determination to correct this and put the situation right. I am concerned over the effect of this on public confidence in TrustMark and undertaking home improvements. Regarding retrofitting, householders used to be able to approach with confidence the charity Carbon Trust as a one-stop for advice on …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2025
UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue

"My Lords, this was an important visit. I welcome the Statement and endorse the importance of productive trade deals around the world leading to growth opportunities. I am pleased that the agritrade restrictions have been lifted. The UK has enjoyed a beneficial relationship with Taiwan, especially with regard to its …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 19 Dec 2024
English Devolution

"My Lords, in this age of black holes, will mayors’ offices be adequately resourced to fulfil their potential? The newly elected mayor for Warrington and Cheshire is warmly encouraged by business locally, ensuring greater accountability and focus from local leadership on local growth plans. Previously, mayors have been targeted mostly …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 17 Dec 2024
Great British Energy Bill

"My Lords, while the Committee considers the amendments in this group drawing attention to immediate overriding priority objectives, I would like to provide a wider context that includes consumers and demand-side aspects. Perhaps it could be summed up by adding to Amendment 46 “assist in the management of consumer demand”, …..."
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