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My Lords, I declare my interest as director of Generation Rent. I will speak briefly to Motion M. Campaigners have argued consistently for a specific offence to more easily prosecute predators who seek to exploit women and men, including renters, by asking for sexual favours in return for a roof over their heads. It is disappointing that the Government did not accept the Lords amendment. It...
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the Countryside Code.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to deal with the problems caused by waste plastic silage wrap.
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Entered the House of Lords on 4 November 2013
Party was Labour until 21 Jun 2020
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