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HANSARDRwanda: Asylum Arrangements TreatyMy Lords, given that so many other countries have issues similar to our own, can my noble friend the Minister update the House on any conversations about an international…21 Nov 2023HANSARDAlternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013My Lords, may I press my noble friend? She says the FCA has regulatory powers for forbearance. Given that this is EU-derived legislation that has been misapplied in the UK, no EU…13 Nov 2023HANSARDAlternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013I thank my noble friend. However, does she recognise that an important UK financial sector is being undermined by selling pressure based on exaggerated reported charges figures?…13 Nov 2023HANSARDAlternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of disclosure obligations under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013 on UK-listed…13 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael/GazaMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for his opening remarks and all noble Lords who have spoken. It is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Oates. I commend the noble Lord,…24 Oct 2023HANSARDSustainable Development Goals SummitMy Lords, with the indulgence of the House, I would like to move us back to sustainable development within the UK, which is an important issue if we are to have global leadership.…21 Sept 2023HANSARDPensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I congratulate and thank my honourable friend Jonathan Gullis on initiating this Private Member’s Bill in the other place. I also thank my honourable friend the Pensions…18 Sept 2023HANSARDPensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) BillThat the Bill do now pass.18 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I briefly rise to associate myself with the remarks of the noble Duke, the Duke of Wellington, and a number of other noble Lords. I have enormous sympathy for the…13 Sept 2023HANSARDPensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee.…12 Sept 2023HANSARDPensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.12 Sept 2023HANSARDReducing Parental ConflictMy Lords, I am delighted to hear about all the work that my noble friend and the department are doing and that they have recognised how important the role of stability and the…20 Jul 2023HANSARDPensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords and to my noble friend for their contributions to this excellent debate. I have just a few brief words. The noble Baroness, Lady Drake,…14 Jul 2023HANSARDPensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I am delighted to sponsor the Bill before the House today. It brings to fruition the hard work of dedicated colleagues across the Chamber, who have advocated tirelessly…14 Jul 2023HANSARDPensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.14 Jul 2023HANSARDPensions Dashboards (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I, too, thank my noble friend for his clear exposition of the regulations. I am very supportive of them and I think they have general support around the Committee.…12 Jul 2023HANSARDPension Funds: Investments and Tax ReliefTo ask His Majesty’s Government, further to tax relief provided to pension funds, what assessment, if any, they have made of the actions taken by pension trustees to ensure their…29 Jun 2023HANSARDPension Funds: Investments and Tax ReliefI congratulate my noble friend the Minister and the Government on their work so far, but as at least 25% of all pension fund assets originated from taxpayer reliefs, does he agree…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I had not intended to speak but I ask noble Lords to indulge me for a moment. I have great sympathy with my noble friend Lord Clarke and, indeed, with the words of my…28 Jun 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillI do not wish to detain the House long. I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, on her amendment and her Private Member’s Bill trying to bring this matter to the House’s…27 Jun 2023