"My Lords, despite record numbers of graduates from agricultural colleges and some interesting rural apprenticeships, it is proving almost impossible for young farmers to get a tenancy unless it is by inheritance. What plans do Her Majesty’s Government have to offer additional support to young farmers to secure tenancies, such …..." Lord Bishop of St Albans - View Speech
"In response to a previous debate, I worked with Bite The Ballot and got it into one of our church schools. The interesting thing for me was seeing not that people could not understand voting but that they did not know what difference it would make. Watching young people being …..." Lord Bishop of St Albans - View Speech
"My Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 52, which is in my name and has the support of the noble Baroness, Lady Royall. I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Young, for his comments. I also want to note my support for Amendment 51, tabled by the noble …..." Lord Bishop of St Albans - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure the sustainability of the United Kingdom’s food supply...." Lord Bishop of St Albans - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for his reply. Despite the flexibility given us by last week’s emergency EU summit, which related to early payments under the basic payment scheme, there is a real concern that the Rural Payments Agency will not be able to undertake the necessary checks in time to …..." Lord Bishop of St Albans - View Speech
"My Lords, we, too, on these Benches send our sympathies to those who have been bereaved and those who are injured. It is deeply concerning that Tunisia, a relatively peaceful haven in a part of the world in which there are many tensions, has now had this attack. Does the …..." Lord Bishop of St Albans - View Speech
"Sorry, I shall ask a question. Does the Minister agree that we need to redouble our efforts to work on these relationships?..." Lord Bishop of St Albans - View Speech