Lord Curry of Kirkharle (CB)

My Lords, like the noble Earl, Lord Devon, this is my final speech in the Chamber, so it is a rather poignant moment. It feels rather odd speaking on this topic today—as if, after 24 years, I have com

My Lords, I will be very brief. I have tabled two amendments, Amendments 183 and 184, which I shall comment on very briefly. They are designed to address the consistent concern within this group about

My Lords, I have listened very carefully to the Minister’s response. I do not think it took us forward, and it does not move us on. I am still deeply concerned about the ability of Natural England to

My Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 182A, but, first, I want to support the other amendments in this group, particularly Amendment 178A tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Roborough. As the Minister is aw

My Lords, it is a great honour to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Parminter. We are at a crossroads and must decide what kind of a nation we want to be. We have long believed that human life is sacred

My Lords, I thank the Minister for her reply and I am partially reassured by the answer. I am trying very hard not to remain slightly cynical about Natural England’s overarching role as the controllin