"I welcome this Second Reading to consider the continuing role of the UK Parliament in the future of Europe although, as the noble Lord, Lord Kerr, said, the devolved parliaments are also a vital element. Having visited and collaborated with friends and scientific colleagues in countries all over the world, …..." Lord Hunt of Chesterton - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare my interests as a professor at UCL; president of ACOPS, an NGO that reviews the marine rubbish around our shores; and director of an environmental consulting company.
This report is a welcome return to strategic UK and international planning for the UK environment; indeed, that is …..." Lord Hunt of Chesterton - View Speech
"My Lords, before the noble Lord sits down, would he like to mention engineering? It is very important and has hardly been mentioned...." Lord Hunt of Chesterton - View Speech
"My Lords, it is good to follow my noble friend Lady Young, and the excellent, forensic maiden speech of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Neuberger. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, for introducing the debate. We are all grateful for her introduction of the Lancet project, which is …..." Lord Hunt of Chesterton - View Speech
"The Minister may not know this, but what about tobacco? It is quite an important source of disease for the National Health Service; is it being considered?..." Lord Hunt of Chesterton - View Speech
"My Lords, the number of road vehicles is growing, which is government policy. They are still powered by fossil fuels, leading to air pollution and carbon emissions, as the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, has just explained. These damage people’s health. There are millions of deaths per year, especially in urban …..." Lord Hunt of Chesterton - View Speech
"My Lords, I am proud to be a Member of the House of Lords, but we needed this important debate about the House and the UK system of government, following the excellent report from the committee chaired by the noble Lord, Lord Burns. It was interesting that the committee had …..." Lord Hunt of Chesterton - View Speech
"My Lords, this is an important debate and I welcome its introduction by the noble Earl, Lord Caithness. It touches on the future of the natural environment in the UK and around the world. I declare my interest as director of a small environmental company and president of ACOPS, an …..." Lord Hunt of Chesterton - View Speech