In the Lords

My Lords, whatever action is taken, it is likely that the global population will be in the region of 10 billion within a generation, so it i

My Lords, the noble Lord makes an extremely important point. I agree with him; the environment is not a niche concern.

I can absolutely provide that reassurance—not just through the COP 26, which we are hosting, but via the biodiversity convention and the G7.

The natural world and climate change should certainly be a thread that runs through the educational curriculum, and I think increasingly it

There is no doubt that there is a very clear link between industrialised agriculture—factory farming, if you like—and the emergent risk of p

There is no doubt in my mind that every stone needs to be overturned and every avenue explored before we reach firm conclusions—and that has

My Lords, the United Kingdom has played a leading role internationally in raising the profile and the importance of tackling nature loss.

Under the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, the Defra Secretary of State has powers to ensure database operators meet the re

The Government is committed to improving the welfare of cats and has a manifesto commitment to introduce compulsory microchipping of cats.

It is established good practice for local authorities to scan any cat or dog found on the streets so that the owner can be informed.