Returned from the Commons with amendments. Commons amendments ordered to be printed (HL Bill 199).

Returned from the Commons with amendments. Commons amendments ordered to be printed (HL Bill 199).

Lords consideration of Commons amendments. Lords amendments 89B and 89C not insisted on and Commons amendment 89G in lieu agreed to. Lords amendments 36, 90 and 155 not insisted on and Commons amendments 155A to 155F, 155H and 155K, to the words so restored to the bill by the non-insistence on Lords amendment 155, agreed to. Lords amendments 85 and 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 not insisted on, and Commons amendments 123C to 123H, 123J, 123K, 123M, 123N and 123P to 123R in lieu agreed to.

Lords consideration of Commons amendments. Lords amendments 89B and 89C not insisted on and Commons amendment 89G in lieu agreed to. Lords amendments 36, 90 and 155 not insisted on and Commons amendments 155A to 155F, 155H and 155K, to the words so restored to the bill by the non-insistence...

Moved by

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage

Moved by

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage

My Lords, in moving Motion A, I will speak also to Motions B and C.

What a privilege it is at the end of this Session of Parliament to bring back the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill to the House of Lords to consider amendments and reasons from the other...

My Lords, in moving Motion A, I will speak also to Motions B and C.

What a privilege it is at the end of this Session of Parliament to bring back the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill to the House of Lords to consider amendments and reasons from the other...

My Lords, I want to thank the Minister for introducing this third round of ping-pong and for her willingness to listen to alternative points of view and effect numerous changes to the Bill. The Government have demonstrated that willingness to compromise and alter. For me, this has been an example...

My Lords, I want to thank the Minister for introducing this third round of ping-pong and for her willingness to listen to alternative points of view and effect numerous changes to the Bill. The Government have demonstrated that willingness to compromise and alter. For me, this has been an example...

My Lords, I will start with Motion A. We have discussed brownfield prioritisation many times in this Chamber, and it is clear that we all agree that brownfield development should be prioritised. I am pleased that the Government have finally tabled an amendment to put that principle into legislation and...

My Lords, I will start with Motion A. We have discussed brownfield prioritisation many times in this Chamber, and it is clear that we all agree that brownfield development should be prioritised. I am pleased that the Government have finally tabled an amendment to put that principle into legislation and...

I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, and the noble Baroness, Lady Scott. This Government’s objective remains clear: to ensure that every part of England can benefit from devolution. The noble Lord, Lord Shipley, spoke about the level of centralisation we have had in this country. It is...

I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, and the noble Baroness, Lady Scott. This Government’s objective remains clear: to ensure that every part of England can benefit from devolution. The noble Lord, Lord Shipley, spoke about the level of centralisation we have had in this country. It is...

Moved by

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage

That this House do not insist on its Amendments 85 and 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123, in respect of which the Commons have insisted on their disagreement, and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 123C to 123H, 123J, 123K, 123M, 123N...

Moved by

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage

That this House do not insist on its Amendments 85 and 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123, in respect of which the Commons have insisted on their disagreement, and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 123C to 123H, 123J, 123K, 123M, 123N...

I. Letter dated 25/03/2026 from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage to Lord Ravensdale regarding reflecting the intention of his amendment in guidance for Strategic Authorities. 2p. II. Letter dated 28/04/2026 from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding a document for deposit in the House libraries. 1p.

I. Letter dated 25/03/2026 from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage to Lord Ravensdale regarding reflecting the intention of his amendment in guidance for Strategic Authorities. 2p. II. Letter dated 28/04/2026 from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding a document for deposit in the House libraries. 1p.

I. Letter 26/03/2026 from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage to Lord Ravensdale regarding amendments 119 and 183 to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill and changes to guidance. 2p. II. Letter dated 28/04/2026 from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding a document for deposit in the House libraries. 1p.

I. Letter 26/03/2026 from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage to Lord Ravensdale regarding amendments 119 and 183 to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill and changes to guidance. 2p. II. Letter dated 28/04/2026 from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding a document for deposit in the...

Lords consideration of Commons reasons and amendments. Lords amendment 2 not insisted on and Commons amendment 2C as an amendment to Lords amendment 2 agreed to. Lords amendments 89B and 89C insisted on on division (217 to 145). Lords amendments 36, 90 and 155 insisted on and Commons amendments 155A to 155F and 155H disagreed to on division (210 to 145). Lords amendments 37 and 91 not insisted on and Commons amendments 91C to 91E in lieu agreed to. Lords amendments 94B and 94C not insisted on and Lords amendments 94F and 94G in lieu disagreed to on division (58 to 138). Lords amendments 85, 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 insisted on and Commons amendments 123C to 123H and 123J to 123K disagreed to on division (199 to 144). Bill returned to the Commons with reasons.

Lords consideration of Commons reasons and amendments. Lords amendment 2 not insisted on and Commons amendment 2C as an amendment to Lords amendment 2 agreed to. Lords amendments 89B and 89C insisted on on division (217 to 145). Lords amendments 36, 90 and 155 insisted on and Commons amendments 155A...

Moved by

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage

Moved by

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage

My Lords, in moving Motion A, I will also speak to Motions B, B1, C, C1, D, E, E1, F and F1. It is a pleasure to bring the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill back to the House of Lords to consider the amendments and reasons from the other...

My Lords, in moving Motion A, I will also speak to Motions B, B1, C, C1, D, E, E1, F and F1. It is a pleasure to bring the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill back to the House of Lords to consider the amendments and reasons from the other...

My Lords, I will speak to Motion E1, as an amendment to Motion E. I have listened very carefully to what the Minister, who I hold in the highest regard, has said this evening. But I am disappointed that the other place continues to disagree with our amendment—in its view,...

My Lords, I will speak to Motion E1, as an amendment to Motion E. I have listened very carefully to what the Minister, who I hold in the highest regard, has said this evening. But I am disappointed that the other place continues to disagree with our amendment—in its view,...

My Lords, I support the more focused amendments in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, on the agent of change that deal only with the noise issue, primarily as it might and does affect grass-roots music venues.

A number of amendments to Bills that have been going through ping-pong...

My Lords, I support the more focused amendments in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, on the agent of change that deal only with the noise issue, primarily as it might and does affect grass-roots music venues.

A number of amendments to Bills that have been going through ping-pong...

My Lords, I support Motion E1. The noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, has explained the agent of change principle with characteristic clarity. I would have preferred the broader amendment that we passed on Report, which reflected the full range of ways in which new development can harm existing businesses, but I...

My Lords, I support Motion E1. The noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, has explained the agent of change principle with characteristic clarity. I would have preferred the broader amendment that we passed on Report, which reflected the full range of ways in which new development can harm existing businesses, but I...

My Lords, I respect the views that have already been expressed. I also respect the views of the elected House on this matter, which have been expressed to us quite clearly on a number of occasions. This is an improved amendment that the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, has put before...

My Lords, I respect the views that have already been expressed. I also respect the views of the elected House on this matter, which have been expressed to us quite clearly on a number of occasions. This is an improved amendment that the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, has put before...