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• King’s Speech - Debate (4th Day) 13 Nov 2023

  My Lords, I add my congratulations to today’s two maiden speakers for their eloquent, thought-provoking, even lyrical contributions. Many today are speaking about the environment. Environmental issues have become an increasing concern as we consume this planet’s resources and bring ourselves closer to a climate tipping point. In his most gracious Speech, His Majesty referred to...

• Near-earth Satellites - Question 13 Nov 2023

  My Lords, is the Minister aware of the Kessler effect, whereby items circulating above this planet are either hitting or being hit by other objects, creating more debris that then goes on to hit other things and so on ad infinitum? Secondly, is he aware that, of the satellites circling above our heads right now, 85% do not carry insurance? Does he consider these two factors satisfactory and,...

• Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill - Commons Amendments and Reasons: Motion L1 (as an amendment to Motion L) 23 Oct 2023

  My Lords, I have one remark to make in support of Motion M1, put forward by the noble Lord, Lord Ravensdale. The noble Earl, with whom it is always so difficult to disagree, stated that the reason the Government are unhappy with the idea of climate change becoming more central is that it opens up a wide range of challenge. But climate change is going to be the central, existential issue of...

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Crossbench Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 6 May 2014

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Currently held offices

• Member, Industry and Regulators Committee (since 19 Jan 2022)
• Member, Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (Lords) (since 14 Sep 2021)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, European Union Committee (27 Jun 2017 to 1 Jul 2019)
• Member, Finance Committee (Lords) ( 1 Sep 2016 to 28 Jan 2021)
• Member, EU Justice Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 2 Jul 2019)