A world first: Bill to stamp out "entertainment tourism" and protect Asian elephants, dolphins and other wildlife becomes law Monday, 18 September, 2023 The animal welfare Bill which Guy steered through the House of Lords to crack down on the marketing and advertising of so-called "entertainment tourism" - and the appalling cruelty to which animals involved in it are subjected - received Royal Assent on 18th September 2023 and became law. (For background to the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad Act) see here. During the final stage of the... Speeches in Parliament
Spring Update - 2022 18th May 2022 Press freedom In an interview with News Media Europe, Guy spoke out on World Press Freedom Day in May about the importance of a free press - particularly in... Local News
Ban on HFSS ads is "dangerous, unworkable and unfair" 4th February 2022 During a debate in the House of Lords on the Government's plans contained in the Health and Care Bill to ban advertising of High Fat Salt and Sugar (HFSS) food... Speeches in Parliament
Health Bill is chance to achieve equality of access on FLS 20th January 2022 During the passage of the Health and Care Bill in the House of Lords, Lord Black moved an amendment to ensure that there is universal coverage for Fracture... Speeches in Parliament
Government must act to stop kitten smuggling 7th December 2021 Introducing a short debate in the House of Lords on the smuggling of domestic animals, Lord Black welcomed Government proposals to clamp down on the smuggling... Local News
Fracture liaison services must be available to all 8th November 2021 Opening a short debate in the House of Lords on Fracture Liaison Services, Guy pointed out that they are "vital for the identification and treatment of... Speeches in Parliament
Lord Black joins committee scrutinising Online Safety Bill 1st September 2021 Guy has been appointed to a Joint Committee of both House of Parliament - 6 MPs and 6 Peers - undertaking pre-legislative scrutiny of the Online Safety Bill. He... Local News
Time properly to regulate cat breeding 16th April 2021 Introducing a short debate in the House of Lords on 15th April, Lord Black called for the proper regulation of cat breeding. Guy said that "one result of... Speeches in Parliament
Music and the performing arts : sort out work permits with the EU urgently otherwise "a generation of students will be blighted" 11th March 2021 Lord Black introduced a short debate in the House of Lords on 11th March to highlight the destructive impact on the UK's music and performing arts students of... Speeches in Parliament
Osteoporosis - late diagnosis and inadequate treatment "unacceptable" 9th February 2021 Introducing a short debate on osteoporosis in the House of Lords, Guy - whose Mother suffered from the condition - highlighted how "broken bones seriously... Speeches in Parliament
