"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to prevent the smuggling of kittens and puppies into the United Kingdom...." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for that Answer and for the action the Government are taking on the microchipping of owned cats. The Government’s proposals to clamp down on puppy smuggling through new pet travel regulations governing the movement of puppies into the UK are very welcome, but should not …..." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to improve the welfare of domestic animals in the United Kingdom...." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"I congratulate my noble friend on everything that he is doing to protect domestic animals. Is he aware that one result of lockdown has been a surge in demand for companion animals and a resultant hike in prices, with Cats Protection reporting a 40% price rise for kittens last year? …..." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"Is my noble friend the Minister aware that almost a third of the global population is infected with the TB bacterium but only 5% to 10% of these will go on to develop active TB? Chief among those are people with HIV, who may have suppressed immune systems: for them, …..." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking (1) to support, and (2) to enhance, lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans rights internationally...." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. I declare my interest as a patron of the Terrence Higgins Trust...." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"My noble friend will know that, in many countries, the Covid-19 emergency has been used by Governments to curtail human rights, with LGBT people very much in the firing line in places such as Uganda and Turkey. Some, particularly in those countries where homosexuality is criminalised, have been jailed under …..." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to promote press freedom and the safety of journalists globally...." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech
"My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, declaring my interest as deputy chair of the Telegraph Media Group and my other interests listed in the register...." Lord Black of Brentwood - View Speech