Wednesday, 23 June 2021
The House met in a hybrid proceeding.
My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now begin. Some Members are here in the Chamber, others are participating remotely, but all Members will be treated equally. I ask all Members to...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made with the response to their consultation about the fortification of flour with folic acid.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact on household energy bills of Ofgem’s proposals for powering electric vehicles, announced on 24 May.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether continuous at-sea deterrence remains central to their defence policy.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the devolved governments about the establishment of the National Science and Technology Council.
The following Answer to an Urgent Question was given in the House of Commons on Tuesday 22 June. “The world-leading events research programme has conducted 14 pilot events across two phases...
My Lords, we now come to the Committee on the Environment Bill, day two. I will call Members to speak in the order listed. During the debate on each group I will invite Members, including Members...
Relevant documents: 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee and 4th Report from the Constitution Committee Clause 1: Environmental targets
Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville: Moved by Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville 13: Clause 1, page 2, line 1, at end insert—“(e) a reduction in the use of...
Lord Lucas: Moved by Lord Lucas 15: Clause 1, page 2, line 5, at end insert—“(c) the reasons why that particular target and that particular date have been chosen, and the evidence on...
Lord Lucas: Moved by Lord Lucas 17: Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—“(5A) Regulations under this section must make provision about undertaking research into the reasons why a...
Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab): Moved by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab) 20: Clause 2, page 2, line 21, leave out subsection (2) and insert—“(2) The PM2.5 air quality target...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 22: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—“Environmental targets: species abundance(1) The...
Lord Chidgey: Moved by Lord Chidgey 23: After subsection (1) insert—“(1A) In the range of species which contribute to the target, at least one must be a species that is significant...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 33: Clause 3, page 2, line 34, leave out “section 1 or 2” and insert “sections 1 to (Environmental...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 35: Clause 3, page 2, line 37, leave out “section 1 or 2” and insert “sections 1 to (Environmental...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 37: Clause 3, page 2, line 40, leave out “section 1 or 2” and insert “sections 1 to (Environmental...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 39: Clause 3, page 3, line 6, leave out “section 1 or 2” and insert “sections 1 to (Environmental...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 42: Clause 4, page 3, line 26, at end insert “, and(c) the species abundance target set under section...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 44: Clause 5, page 3, line 28, leave out “or 2” and insert “, 2 or (Environmental targets: species...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 46: Clause 6, page 4, line 14, leave out from “under” to “in” in line 15 and insert...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 51: Clause 6, page 4, line 29, leave out “section 1 and 2” and insert “sections 1 to (Environmental...
Baroness Hayman of Ullock: Moved by Baroness Hayman of Ullock 52: Clause 7, page 5, line 11, leave out subsection (4) and insert—“(4) An environmental improvement plan must include,...
Lord Redesdale: Moved by Lord Redesdale 59: Clause 7, page 5, line 17, at end insert—“(5A) It may also set out steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve the...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 60: Clause 8, page 5, line 39, leave out “and 2” and insert “to (Environmental targets: species...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 62: Clause 10, page 7, line 16, leave out “section 1 or 2” and insert “sections 1 to (Environmental...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 65: Clause 11, page 8, line 6, leave out “and 2” and insert “to (Environmental targets: species...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 66: Clause 13, page 8, line 31, leave out “section 1 or 2” and insert “sections 1 to (Environmental...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 69: Clause 14, page 9, line 21, leave out “and 2” and insert “to (Environmental targets: species...
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park 71: Clause 15, page 9, line 38, leave out “and 2” and insert “to (Environmental targets: species...
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
