My Lords, that is a clear hint of the Government’s new approach to the workforce shortage in doctors. We will see the outcome of the Milton Keynes trial, but does he agree that the organisation Pets as Therapy needs to be praised? I do not know about dogs detecting illnesses but they have certainly been shown to provide great companionship to patients, particularly long-stay patients in hospitals and care homes. This organisation does a fantastic job.

My Lords, that is a clear hint of the Government’s new approach to the workforce shortage in doctors. We will see the outcome of the Milton Keynes trial, but does he agree that the organisation Pets as Therapy needs to be praised? I do not know about dogs detecting illnesses but they have certainly been shown to provide great companionship to patients, particularly long-stay patients in hospitals and care homes. This organisation does a fantastic job.

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many cases of bovine tuberculosis have been confirmed in (a) cats, (b) dogs, and (c) deer, in each of the last 15 years.

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many cases of bovine tuberculosis have been confirmed in (a) cats, (b) dogs, and (c) deer, in each of the last 15 years.

I will do my best. If you look at the wording of new Section 55C—I know it has its moments, I accept that—the critical part is new subsection (4), which sets out the conditions in which the ordinary route or path might be regarded as unsuitable. There may be circumstances...

I will do my best. If you look at the wording of new Section 55C—I know it has its moments, I accept that—the critical part is new subsection (4), which sets out the conditions in which the ordinary route or path might be regarded as unsuitable. There may be circumstances...

I thank both noble Lords for their generous remarks. It has been a very long Committee. This Bill had its Second Reading in December and we are nearly into May. But the thoroughness with which the Bill has been scrutinised in Committee means that we can look forward to a...

I thank both noble Lords for their generous remarks. It has been a very long Committee. This Bill had its Second Reading in December and we are nearly into May. But the thoroughness with which the Bill has been scrutinised in Committee means that we can look forward to a...

Amendments A383 to A389 A383: Clause 313, page 209, line 13, at end insert— "(iii) section 304 (which inserts Part 4A into the Energy Act 2008 (c. 32));" A384: Clause 313, page 209, line 25, after "licensing)" insert ", other than paragraph 1 of Schedule 8" A385: Clause 313, page...

Amendments A383 to A389 A383: Clause 313, page 209, line 13, at end insert— "(iii) section 304 (which inserts Part 4A into the Energy Act 2008 (c. 32));" A384: Clause 313, page 209, line 25, after "licensing)" insert ", other than paragraph 1 of Schedule 8" A385: Clause 313, page...

Schedule 21: Repeals Amendments A374A to A379A A374A: Schedule 21, page 294, line 9, at end insert—

A375: Schedule 21, page 295, line 6,...

Schedule 21: Repeals Amendments A374A to A379A A374A: Schedule 21, page 294, line 9, at end insert—

A375: Schedule 21, page 295, line 6,...

Amendment A372 A372: Clause 306, page 203, line 38, at end insert— "(ca) section 95(1) by virtue of section 95(2); (cb) section 105;" Amendment A372 agreed. Amendments A373 and A374 not moved. Clause 306, as amended, agreed. Clauses 307 to 311 agreed.

Amendment A372 A372: Clause 306, page 203, line 38, at end insert— "(ca) section 95(1) by virtue of section 95(2); (cb) section 105;" Amendment A372 agreed. Amendments A373 and A374 not moved. Clause 306, as amended, agreed. Clauses 307 to 311 agreed.

Amendments A391 and A392 A391: Clause 313, page 209, line 46, after "licensing)" insert "or this Part, so far as relating to Part 4," A392: Clause 313, page 209, leave out line 47 and insert "territories specified in subsection (6A), and (b) where any such provision is made in relation...

Amendments A391 and A392 A391: Clause 313, page 209, line 46, after "licensing)" insert "or this Part, so far as relating to Part 4," A392: Clause 313, page 209, leave out line 47 and insert "territories specified in subsection (6A), and (b) where any such provision is made in relation...

Amendment A370T A370T: Schedule 20, page 291, line 44, leave out sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) and insert— "(2) For sub-paragraph (1) substitute— "(1) This paragraph applies if an objection to the application was made to the appropriate authority and has not been withdrawn. (1A) This paragraph does not apply if—...

Amendment A370T A370T: Schedule 20, page 291, line 44, leave out sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) and insert— "(2) For sub-paragraph (1) substitute— "(1) This paragraph applies if an objection to the application was made to the appropriate authority and has not been withdrawn. (1A) This paragraph does not apply if—...

Amendments A370U and A370V A370U: Schedule 20, page 292, line 37, at end insert— ""the appropriate authority" means— (a) in a case where the application was made to the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State; (b) in a case where the application was made to the Welsh Ministers, the...

Amendments A370U and A370V A370U: Schedule 20, page 292, line 37, at end insert— ""the appropriate authority" means— (a) in a case where the application was made to the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State; (b) in a case where the application was made to the Welsh Ministers, the...

I thank the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, both for his excellent contributions to our debates and for his kind words. I must immediately refer to my officials, who have worked very hard; I am glad that he has made those comments and I very much echo them. I am also...

I thank the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, both for his excellent contributions to our debates and for his kind words. I must immediately refer to my officials, who have worked very hard; I am glad that he has made those comments and I very much echo them. I am also...

It is not that I have no interest in it, nor that the point which the noble Lords, Lord Taylor and Lord Cameron, have raised is not important. The question is whether it should be singled out as the amendment describes it. That is where I have doubts, not on...

It is not that I have no interest in it, nor that the point which the noble Lords, Lord Taylor and Lord Cameron, have raised is not important. The question is whether it should be singled out as the amendment describes it. That is where I have doubts, not on...

This group of government amendments makes changes to the last parts of the Bill. Government Amendments A369 and A372 have the same aims as Amendments A370 and A373 tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Taylor, and provide that the two order-making powers which Clause 304 inserts into the Energy Act...

This group of government amendments makes changes to the last parts of the Bill. Government Amendments A369 and A372 have the same aims as Amendments A370 and A373 tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Taylor, and provide that the two order-making powers which Clause 304 inserts into the Energy Act...

Clause 304: Works detrimental to navigation Amendment A369 A369: Clause 304, page 202, line 47, at end insert— "(2) In section 105(2)(a) of that Act (instruments requiring draft affirmative procedure) after sub-paragraph (v) insert— "(va) section 79N (power to make regulations in relation to persons appointed as inspectors etc), (vb)...

Clause 304: Works detrimental to navigation Amendment A369 A369: Clause 304, page 202, line 47, at end insert— "(2) In section 105(2)(a) of that Act (instruments requiring draft affirmative procedure) after sub-paragraph (v) insert— "(va) section 79N (power to make regulations in relation to persons appointed as inspectors etc), (vb)...

Amendment A368 A368: Clause 300, page 191, line 42, leave out "16.1" and insert "16.2" Amendment A368 agreed. Amendment A368A not moved. Clause 300, as amended, agreed. Clauses 301 to 303 agreed.

Amendment A368 A368: Clause 300, page 191, line 42, leave out "16.1" and insert "16.2" Amendment A368 agreed. Amendment A368A not moved. Clause 300, as amended, agreed. Clauses 301 to 303 agreed.

Schedule 20: Amendments of the Harbours Act 1964 Amendments A370A to A370S A370A: Schedule 20, page 290, line 8, at end insert— "42AA Directions as to performance of delegated functions (1) This section applies where any functions are exercisable by or in relation to a person by virtue of an...

Schedule 20: Amendments of the Harbours Act 1964 Amendments A370A to A370S A370A: Schedule 20, page 290, line 8, at end insert— "42AA Directions as to performance of delegated functions (1) This section applies where any functions are exercisable by or in relation to a person by virtue of an...

Amendments A365 to A367 A365: Clause 300, page 191, line 24, leave out from "measures)" to "insert" and insert ", in field 16 (sport and recreation), after matter 16.1" A366: Clause 300, page 191, line 25, leave out "16.1" and insert "16.2" A367: Clause 300, page 191, line 34, leave...

Amendments A365 to A367 A365: Clause 300, page 191, line 24, leave out from "measures)" to "insert" and insert ", in field 16 (sport and recreation), after matter 16.1" A366: Clause 300, page 191, line 25, leave out "16.1" and insert "16.2" A367: Clause 300, page 191, line 34, leave...

That is clearly not the purpose, and I would expect any proposals to be done sensitively and not to occur as the noble Lord has suggested. I will happily take that back and write to him with further reassurances, but I hope that I have given him some reassurance today.

That is clearly not the purpose, and I would expect any proposals to be done sensitively and not to occur as the noble Lord has suggested. I will happily take that back and write to him with further reassurances, but I hope that I have given him some reassurance today.

Schedule 19 provides powers that are necessary to enable Natural England to identify, establish and maintain the route. For example, it enables Natural England to enter land for the purpose of surveying in connection with the preparation of a report to the Secretary of State proposing a coastal route. It...

Schedule 19 provides powers that are necessary to enable Natural England to identify, establish and maintain the route. For example, it enables Natural England to enter land for the purpose of surveying in connection with the preparation of a report to the Secretary of State proposing a coastal route. It...

I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Tyler, for his interesting amendments. He has introduced a very important debate on the question of dogs. I agree that, whatever the outcome of our debates, it will be important that Natural England has an effective communicating strategy for dog owners, and...

I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Tyler, for his interesting amendments. He has introduced a very important debate on the question of dogs. I agree that, whatever the outcome of our debates, it will be important that Natural England has an effective communicating strategy for dog owners, and...