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HANSARDSteel IndustryMy Lords, I thought I had answered that point. The Bill, as it stands here, is to deal with one emergency. As we know, it is a volatile sector and we might need to use those…12 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.12 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) BillMy Lords, for the record, we debated the purpose of this Bill earlier today.12 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel IndustryObviously, we have had a full debate today. As I said, we will come back regularly to report on progress to the House, including to the relevant committees of the House, so there…12 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel IndustryMy Lords, the House has reconvened under exceptional circumstances, which merit an exceptional response from the Government. Our request to recall Parliament was not made lightly,…12 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel IndustryTo move that this House takes note of His Majesty’s Government’s legislative proposals to ensure the continued operation of the steel industry in the light of the Steel Industry…12 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel IndustryMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords not just for participating in this debate but for returning to this place in these exceptional circumstances. Before I respond to the comments…12 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel IndustryI make it clear that nothing is off the table. All options will be considered. I have also made it clear that this Bill is not about nationalising steel. If we need to take any…12 Apr 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill: ProductivityThe noble Lord will know that we have had extensive discussions with all the employment bodies that are engaged. Those stakeholder discussions are continuing. I am sure that we…31 Mar 2025HANSARDScunthorpe SteelworksFirst, the noble Lord is absolutely right that this is a very worrying time for British Steel’s workers and all those who are affected. First and foremost, we are thinking of…31 Mar 2025HANSARDScunthorpe SteelworksAs I say, we have made a very generous conditional offer of financial support to British Steel and negotiations are continuing. This is a live negotiation, and I cannot comment on…31 Mar 2025HANSARDScunthorpe SteelworksThe noble Lord is right that this is a balance, but there are many good reasons why we need a steel industry in the UK, although obviously not at any price. We have made a…31 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill: ProductivityThe noble Baroness makes a very good point. It is slightly beyond my brief today, but I am sure that if there is scope we will embrace that idea, which is a very sensible one.31 Mar 2025HANSARDScunthorpe SteelworksMy Lords, we continue to do everything that we can to protect the steel industry. That obviously includes looking at the costs concerned. If necessary, we are committed to…31 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill: ProductivityThe employment Bill that we have before us today is a very substantial piece of legislation. There will be further opportunities in the make work pay plan to come back to some of…31 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill: ProductivityMy Lords, we have to be clear about the fiscal inheritance which we inherited from the previous Government.31 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill: ProductivityThe noble Lord is right: we will have many happy hours debating this Bill in Committee and on Report in due course. On the issue of freelancers, he will know that this is only one…31 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill: ProductivityI know noble Lords do not like to hear it, but I am happy to repeat it again. That, of course, demanded tough choices to fix our public services and create long-term growth and…31 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill: ProductivityMy Lords, of course I am happy to meet with all the stakeholders. No doubt a programme will be put together to do just that.31 Mar 2025HANSARDScunthorpe SteelworksI thank the noble Baroness for that question and reiterate that steel is an absolute top priority for this Government. We have made a generous conditional offer on financial…31 Mar 2025