Results 1–20 of 600 for (in the 'Commons debates' OR in the 'Westminster Hall debates' OR in the 'Lords debates' OR in the 'Northern Ireland Assembly debates') speaker:the Duke of Montrose

Address in Reply to Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech (22 Nov 1999)

the Duke of Montrose: My Lords, in a debate such as this, various speakers address the various aspects of a number of subjects gathered together. We have heard two maiden speeches from noble Lords who will obviously greatly reinforce the expertise on which we can draw in terms of education and communication. I should merely like to return to the subject which was very well covered by my noble friends Lady Byford...

CAP Reform: ECC Report (25 Nov 1999)

the Duke of Montrose: My Lords, it is with some trepidation that I rise to speak today, in the midst of so many noble Lords who have spent years looking at the broad perspective of agriculture, and at the CAP and the support that it receives. I have been involved for most of my life in livestock production and spent nine years on the central council of the Scottish NFU, so my perspective may be slightly more...

Non-Food Crops: Science and Technology Committee Report ( 3 Mar 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: My Lords, I apologise for not having put my name on the list of speakers. I must also declare an interest as a farmer on the west coast of Scotland--an area where the application of pure economics is regarded as rather strange. I found this a very useful and thorough report. I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Hogg, and her committee on all the work that they put in. It struck me that...

Agriculture ( 8 Mar 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: My Lords, those involved in agriculture pursue their trade with an obsession second to none, so it is not surprising to find that the industry has shown an increase in productivity which amounts to 3.5 per cent over the past 25 years. For most industries that would be sufficient to keep them economically viable and successful, but for farming that is not the case. The Government tell us that...

Farm Animal Welfare: EU Legislation (10 May 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: My Lords, can the Minister give an indication of the possible cost implications to the British poultry industry of implementing the EU regulations as opposed to those that we have at present?

Organophosphates: Workshop on Research (22 May 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: My Lords, the Minister spoke of the Government withdrawing organophosphates from sheep dip because of inadequate containers. Will she indicate when there will be containers that the Government will approve?

Zimbabwe: Elections ( 8 Jun 2000)

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Zimbabwe: Elections ( 8 Jun 2000)

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Railtrack (Waverley Station) Order Confirmation Bill (13 Jun 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: My Lords, perhaps I may ask for the forbearance of the House as regards my curiosity. In paragraph 12 of the schedule the feudal title of this land is to be vested in the company. As the Scottish Parliament is about to abolish all feudal titles, what is the purpose of vesting this title in the company?

Countryside and Rights of Way Bill (26 Jun 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: My Lords, I speak of course, in the first instance, as a farmer and a landowner from a mainly mountain and moorland area. I hope your Lordships will be forbearing of another Scot taking the Floor. This is not an extension of the West Lothian question. But the Scottish Bill on this subject has yet to come before the Scottish Parliament and, naturally enough, Scottish Natural Heritage is taking...

Countryside and Rights of Way Bill (26 Jun 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: My Lords, I thank the Minister for giving way. I asked in my speech whether legislation exists to allow the Government to ring-fence the money they give to local authorities so that they cannot use it for other purposes which they may feel are equally deserving.

Utilities Bill ( 5 Jul 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: My Lords, I support the amendment. There is a need for research to develop a variety of renewables. We should consider how we can further assist research into micro and hydro energy, for example, in addition to the other sources we have discussed tonight.

Zimbabwe (25 Jul 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: My Lords, when will President Mugabe be required to recall the parliament of Zimbabwe, which was elected in the last week of May, rather than govern by using his presidential powers? Can the Government make any representations in this matter?

Countryside and Rights of Way Bill (27 Sep 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: I rise to support Amendment No. 52 tabled by my noble friend, or, failing that, Amendment No. 50. I should like to be able to declare an interest as I am a farmer with a certain amount of land over 600 metres, a great deal of which would be called "access land" under the provisions of the Bill. However, I am not able to declare an interest because that land is in Scotland. Nevertheless, I...

Countryside and Rights of Way Bill (27 Sep 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: I support the amendments tabled by my noble friend Lord Glentoran and I shall speak at the same time to my Amendment No. 62. I disagree with my noble friend in relation to the fact that these amendments are taken separately. It is useful that they are dealt with in that way because they all treat with things which farmers can do by way of diversification. That is the point of the amendment...

Countryside and Rights of Way Bill (27 Sep 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: The noble Lord's comments touch on the concerns expressed in my amendment. What does he see as the definition of an established nature reserve? Is it purely an SSSI?

Countryside and Rights of Way Bill ( 3 Oct 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: The Committee will be aware that in Denmark there is the same argument about whether there should be free access above the existing footpath networks and at night over private ground. The noble Lord, Lord Greaves, may be interested to know that there is twice as much ground in Denmark which is not part of farming, forestry or the urban environment as in this country. At present one is allowed...

Countryside and Rights of Way Bill ( 3 Oct 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: My Amendment No. 121 is in this group. The Bill as presently drafted imposes a restriction on anyone who, "engages in any activity which is organised or undertaken ... for any commercial purpose". I seek to add the words "or military" before the word "purpose". My amendment is aimed merely at retaining the status quo so far as the military are concerned. The Armed Forces presently have clear...

Countryside and Rights of Way Bill ( 3 Oct 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: Given the very helpful approach that the Minister appears to adopt to this subject, I would have liked to support the amendment moved by my noble friend Lady Byford. I spoke earlier to Amendment No. 52 in relation to disturbance to sheep and I shall not repeat that. However, there was one element at the end about disturbance to fattened lambs. I believe that that point is relevant here....

Countryside and Rights of Way Bill ( 3 Oct 2000)

the Duke of Montrose: Prompted by the speech of my noble friend Lord Plumb, perhaps I may speak to my Amendment No. 126. I have received great support for the amendment from all who understand what it is to try to make a living from farming. I am afraid that I cannot readily accept the contention of the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, that it is only those with an interest in shooting and game conservation who are...


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