Results 161–180 of 1318 for speaker:the Earl of Caithness

Trade Bill - Report (1st Day): Amendment 6 ( 7 Dec 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, I am sorry that the noble Baroness was unable to give us the benefit of her wisdom. An advantage of being “tail-end Charlie” as the last speaker of 15, is that most of the points have already been made, which helps to speed things up. Let me start with Amendment 12 in the name of my noble friend Lord Lansley. He made some convincing arguments and, unless the Minister can...

Convention on Biological Diversity - Question ( 7 Dec 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, the delay that my noble friend has just mentioned has improved the chances of COP being a great success next year, added to by the result of the American election and the reshuffle of people in No. 10 Downing Street. What plans does he have to meet the American team, and can he update us on the discussions with India to get it to play a positive role?

National Planning Policy Statements: Climate Change - Question ( 3 Dec 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, not updating the policy statements has led to some perverse planning decisions, in particular the one by Cumbia to allow coal mining. When will my noble friend’s department decide whether that planning application should be called in? Does he realise that there will be great anger all around the House if it is allowed?

High Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) Bill - Report (1st Day): Amendment 5 (30 Nov 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, how appropriate it is that we are discussing these amendments during International Year of Plant Health and, more particularly, National Tree Week. It is rare that we get that lucky match. I will speak to all the amendments in turn. On Amendment 5, which would insert a new clause on biodiversity net gain, I have very little to say except that I support my noble friend. It seems...

Rural Economy - Question (26 Nov 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, in their reply to the committee chaired by the noble Lord, Lord Foster of Bath, the Government said: “The Minister for Rural Affairs … is specifically charged with ensuring that the needs of rural areas are taken into account across all government business.” How many meetings has the Minister had with fellow Ministers, and what further meetings does he propose to have to...

Farming: New Entrants - Question (23 Nov 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, in order to turn opportunities into reality, farming has got to be profitable or the Government must subsidise farmers. Is my noble friend any clearer on what the costs of implementing ELMs properly will be, and if he is, does he know whether the Treasury will fund them in the current economic situation?

Fossil Fuels: Business - Question (19 Nov 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, I welcome the 10-point plan that the Prime Minister announced yesterday, but ask my noble friend what discussions he has had with industry, particularly the producers of electric cars, to ensure that batteries, given their diversity, are fully recyclable throughout the country. We should not take away one problem just to replace it with another.

COP 26 - Question (18 Nov 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, in order to obtain behavioural change, people need to understand what the problem is and how it should be tackled. Is the Minister aware of the recent survey that showed that more than 50% of Britons still do not understand recycling labels, despite some of them having been in existence for nearly 40 years?

Fisheries Bill [HL] - Commons Amendments: Motion 1A (as an amendment to Amendment 1) (12 Nov 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Teverson, said that this Bill is not ambitious enough. I think that it is, and it is considerably more ambitious than it would have been if written a few years ago, as I am sure he would agree. In 10 years’ time, we might, with hindsight, say that it could have been more ambitious, but, given the current climate, I think that it is a pretty ambitious Bill. I...

Waste Prevention Programme - Question (10 Nov 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, while I thank my noble friend for his encouraging Answer, what plans does he have to raise awareness among the general public about the problems of food waste, given the enormous impact that it has on climate change, ahead of COP 26 next year?

Agriculture Bill - Commons Amendments: Motion A1 (as an amendment to Motion A) ( 9 Nov 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Curry of Kirkharle, on his determination and persistence in pursuing this amendment. He was ably backed by Minette Batters and the NFU, NFU Scotland and the British Veterinary Association, among others, but it was the noble Lord, Lord Curry, and this House who, I think, managed to shift the Government. I said at an earlier stage that we were...

Carbon Emissions - Question ( 9 Nov 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, while welcoming the Prime Minister’s announcement, would the Minister agree that nature-based solutions will be essential if we are to meet net-zero targets? The Minister will know that the nature recovery fund of £40 million is wildly oversubscribed at £300 million. Will the Minister see that the fund is increased, and what help will she give in the skills programme to those...

Union with Scotland - Question ( 4 Nov 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, it is difficult to keep a marriage together when one party wants a complete separation. I must say to the Minister that rough wooing will not win her ladyship back. Does he agree that some in Whitehall still do not get that Britain is not England? Can he ensure that this message is sent round the departments? Can he also tell us how he will get the Government to explain their...

Terrestrial and Freshwater Protected Sites - Question ( 2 Nov 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, does my noble friend agree that it is all very well talking about new targets, but we cannot meet our existing targets? Surely enforcement of our existing targets is the thing that matters. As has already been mentioned, the water companies and some bad farmers are not meeting standards and are not being fined. Clearly, the Environment Agency is not up to the standard required to...

Agriculture Bill - Commons Reasons: Motion D (20 Oct 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, like the noble Lord, Lord Empey, I would very much like my noble friend Lord Gardiner to be the Secretary of State, but I have to disagree with him that it would make any difference. I think the die is cast; the Department for International Trade is against these amendments, as is No. 10. They do not get farming in this country, and it would not matter if my noble friend was...

Agriculture Bill - Commons Reasons: Motion B1 (as an amendment to Motion B) (20 Oct 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, I served on the House of Lords Select Committee chaired by the noble Lord, Lord Krebs—the Food, Poverty, Health and Environment Committee. Many things struck me when we received evidence. Perhaps I may mention just two of them. The first was how reluctant were some in the food and drinks industry to give us any evidence, which makes one entirely suspicious of their motives. They...

Agriculture Bill - Commons Reasons: Motion A (20 Oct 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, In the other place, my honourable friend the Minister, Victoria Prentis, criticised some of our amendments because they were badly drafted. That shows a huge weakness in the Government’s argument. Our amendments are not necessarily badly drafted; we produce them, they are agreed by the House and, if the Government accept the principle of them, they get redrafted properly. That is...

Holidays: Cancellations - Question (30 Sep 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, I declare an interest, having had a holiday cancelled. Does my noble friend agree that while the ATOL scheme is excellent, waiting 90 days to receive repayment is far too long, and will she join me in condemning British Airways for its appalling, obstructive attitude towards making repayments?

Agriculture Bill - Report (3rd Day): Amendment 75 (22 Sep 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, I spoke on similar amendments to these in Committee. I am happy to add my support to Amendment 78, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Whitty. My mind goes back to the days when the Countess of Mar was fighting a lonely battle against MAFF on sheep dips and the problems they caused. I am just concerned that the Government are perhaps not taking this issue as seriously as I would...

Agriculture Bill - Report (2nd Day): Amendment 58 (17 Sep 2020)

the Earl of Caithness: My Lords, I too had the privilege of sitting on the committee chaired by the noble Lord, Lord Krebs—the Food, Poverty, Health and Environment Committee—and I am grateful to the Government for their response to our report. I would classify it in English as “disappointing,” in Scottish as “peely-wally,” and I think the amendment before us goes a long way towards implementing what...


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