Sue Hayman

Latest speeches

1. House of Lords · House of Lords · 17 September 2026

   • Oral questions: Extreme weather, climate adaptation and UK food security

     “My Lords, the UK Food Security Report of 2024 suggests that rising temperatures will increase the likelihood of extreme weather events, which do of course represent significant risks to UK food security. So we are investing in resilience by spending…”

     Watch from 33:59

   • Government response: Farmer welfare grants, resilience and rural services

     “My Lords, can I start by thanking the Right Reverend Prelate the Lord Bishop of Hereford for securing this debate today? And I'm very grateful for the opportunity to discuss what actually is a really, really important topic. And I'm…”

     Watch from 4:38:20

2. House of Lords · House of Lords · 15 September 2026

   • Private Notice Question – China’s financial influence over UK water

     “My lords the noble lord does raise a very important issue because of course it's absolutely critical that those who own and invest in our water companies are good custodians of these nationally important businesses. The reforms that we're putting…”

     Watch from 58:03

   • Private Notice Question – China’s financial influence over UK water

     “Well, the government takes all security threats extremely seriously. And I'm sure the noble Lord will be pleased to hear that the water industry will be included in the National Security and Investment Act mandatory notification scheme. And that will…”

     Watch from 59:34

   • Batteries (Northern Ireland) Regulations – Windsor Framework and union concerns

     “My Lords, I beg to move that the House approves the batteries placing on the market Northern Ireland regulations 2026, which was laid before this House on the 4th of June. In 2023, the European Union replaced their 2006 batteries…”

     Watch from 4:24:04
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3. House of Lords · House of Lords · 11 September 2026

   • Microplastics debate: caution from front benches and government refusal

     “My Lords, I'm grateful to noble Lords who've contributed to today's debate. There clearly is strength of feeling around the concerns of microplastics and the increasing problems that we are starting to see that they are causing. These are important…”

     Watch from 3:55:06

4. House of Lords · House of Lords · 8 September 2026

   • Visiting Forces Act: jurisdiction over US personnel and victims’ rights

     “Yes, thank you. I thought that was probably the case. Thank you. My lords, I beg to move that the house approves the plant health, seeds, seed potatoes and plant propagating material amendment Northern Ireland regulations 2026, which were laid…”

     Watch from 4:50:25

   • Visiting Forces Act: jurisdiction over US personnel and victims’ rights

     “My Lords, first of all, can I thank noble lords from all sides of the House for their contribution and comments to the debate today and for the valuable points made in respect of the instrument. I will rattle through,…”

     Watch from 5:39:20

5. House of Lords · House of Lords · 7 September 2026

   • Oral Question 4: Taxation of rural businesses and family farms

     “My Lords, the government keeps all taxes under review with decisions for the Chancellor at fiscal events. We recognize the vital contribution of rural communities and businesses to the UK economy and the need for policies that actually work for…”

     Watch from 47:53

6. House of Lords · House of Lords · 3 September 2026

   • Oral question: Summer drought, reservoirs and water companies

     “My Lords, this year's drought follows exceptionally dry weather, record-breaking heatwaves and sustained high demand for water. Climate change presents increased risk of more frequent dry summers, and we take drought preparedness very seriously. In response, we have increased engagement…”

     Watch from 44:51