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HANSARDQueen’s SpeechSorry. Okay, well, the FCA’s new consumer duty and consumer vulnerability guidance concentrates on vulnerable consumers with access to retail products; it does not deal with those…16 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the Queen’s Speech contained no emergency measures to address the cost of living crisis that households are experiencing. Rather, the Prime Minister said that “for every…16 May 2022HANSARDPension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) BillMy Lords, I refer to my register of interests, in particular my position as a pension scheme trustee. I support the Bill, which clarifies legislation that enables occupational…25 Mar 2022HANSARDCovid-19 and the Courts (Constitution Committee Report)My Lords, the Constitution Committee applauded the “monumental effort” of those working in the courts to maintain a functioning system during the pandemic, but equally recognised…23 Mar 2022HANSARDOccupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) Regulations 2022Before the Minister sits down, I am conscious of not going back to a supplementary question, so will be quick. On the small pots problem, I understand why it was said that it is…23 Feb 2022HANSARDOccupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) Regulations 2022My Lords, I refer to my registered interests: I am trustee of the Telefonica pension scheme and the People’s Pension master trust. I thank the Minister for her helpful…23 Feb 2022HANSARDUnderpayment of Benefits: CompensationMy Lords, I refer to the Minister’s comment about payment of compensation to others being discretionary with a quote from the ombudsman: “If Ms U’s decisions were typical, DWP…18 Jan 2022HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy Lords, the Prime Minister sets the Ministerial Code and is the ultimate judge of standards of behaviour, but now highly reputable bodies are increasingly calling for reforms.…06 Dec 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Older PeopleElderly victims may face barriers to getting help if they are dependent on their abuser, have a disability, lack access to digital services or are simply frightened or ashamed of…30 Nov 2021HANSARDMoney LaunderingIn a recent speech on money laundering, the FCA’s executive director of enforcement highlighted the emerging risk to consumers of online offers from unauthorised companies,…24 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 3. To quote from a publication by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, “We’ll know we are on the way to levelling up when differences in health…26 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I will speak to probing Amendments 2 and 3 in this group. The triple lock is not legislated for; it rests on a commitment given by successive Governments since 2011.…26 Oct 2021HANSARDInequalities of Region and PlaceMy Lords, I compliment my noble friend Lord Stansgate on his maiden speech. The Prime Minister has blamed previous Governments of all hues for lacking the guts to tackle regional…14 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I recognise that while the 8.3% increase in earnings figure will reflect the exceptional pandemic impact on labour markets, it will not account for all of that increase.…13 Oct 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit: People with Mental Health ProblemsMy Lords, the question put in this debate is not about attacking Universal Credit or the commitment of the staff at the DWP. It is about a particular group of vulnerable people,…08 Sept 2021HANSARDPensions Regulator (Employer Resources Test) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for her clear explanation of these regulations. I welcome them, but I would like to raise one or two questions which seek some clarity. The Pension…06 Sept 2021HANSARDOccupational Pension Schemes (Administration, Investment, Charges and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I refer to my entry in the register of interests, particularly as trustee of a large master trust and the Telefónica pension scheme. I thank the Minister for the clarity…06 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal CreditMy Lords, the pandemic has been highly unequal in its impact on different sectors, people and geographies. The Government can try to bury the bad news that they are cutting…13 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: ChildrenMy Lords, kinship carers are grandparents, uncles, aunts, elder brothers and sisters and friends who choose voluntarily to raise vulnerable children who cannot stay with their…17 Jun 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the Government’s legislative programme is inseparable from a well-functioning courts system. In its report, C OVID- 19 and the Courts , the Constitution Committee, on…18 May 2021