"My Lords, perhaps I might seek clarification from the noble Lord, Lord Cameron. As I read his amendment, it could equally apply to fresh water—rivers, streams and lakes—as well as the sea. I do not think that that is his objective at all, or the objective of the Bill, but …..." Lord Swinfen - View Speech
"What is being done to clear up the large number of plastic bottles and other containers that are discarded alongside rural roads?..." Lord Swinfen - View Speech
"My Lords, what training is given to the inmates to enable them to get a job when they are released, and what help is given to them to get a job?..." Lord Swinfen - View Speech
"My Lords, I did not speak at Second Reading. I wonder what will happen to these so-called wild animals, some of which have been in circuses for a number of generations and have never been in the wild, so are completely domesticated. Originally, dogs were wolves but, after a long …..." Lord Swinfen - View Speech
"My Lords, I wonder what the position would have been for my mother. When I was a small boy, she had a pet jackdaw, which she rescued because both its parents had been killed. The parents were not in lawful captivity when the egg was laid; they were wild. The …..." Lord Swinfen - View Speech
"My Lords, the date of the Recess has been known for over 12 weeks. Why has the noble Lord waited until today for his Motion?..." Lord Swinfen - View Speech