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HANSARDUK Steel StrategyWe engaged carefully with the industry in constructing these tariffs, and we will review the measure after 12 months to ensure it remains effective.23 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Steel StrategyThe right reverend Prelate raises some important issues. There are two elements here in respect of energy prices. The first is the immediate action we are taking, including the…23 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Steel StrategyMy noble friend brings his experience and wisdom to the House. Welsh steel is expected to account for half of future UK steelmaking. As he will be aware, we have also invested…23 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Steel StrategyI thank noble Lords for their rich contributions. They have raised many matters that are covered in the steel strategy and are of vital importance to the future of steel-making…23 Mar 2026HANSARDCompanies: Online AGMsAs I mentioned earlier, we are not mandating virtual AGMs and there will be nothing to stop companies continuing to hold hybrid AGMs. Through this consultation we are clarifying…23 Mar 2026HANSARDCompanies: Online AGMsAs the noble Lord mentioned, getting the right regulation and reducing the administrative costs is a priority for the Government and in many areas we have already taken action to…23 Mar 2026HANSARDCompanies: Online AGMsAll noble Lords and the noble Baroness have raised the importance of AGMs. They are incredibly important. They are important for engaging shareholders, large and small, but…23 Mar 2026HANSARDCompanies: Online AGMsWe are putting this forward in the modernising corporate reporting consultation to clarify the legal situation for fully virtual AGMs, as I mentioned, to bring the certainty into…23 Mar 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 27 January be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 9 March.11 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyThe noble Lord raises the important issue of space debris, which creates risks to our critical national infrastructure. We are strengthening UK space surveillance and investing in…11 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyThe UK has a great deal of expertise on space, including on regulatory issues. We continue to collaborate internationally— for example, at the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of…11 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyAs I set out in my speech last week, assured access to space is one of the four priorities of the Government’s space policy. As I also set out then, we are pursuing our ambition…11 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyAbsolutely. One of the great pleasures of covering civil space is the enormity of expertise in our universities and companies. Almost everybody you meet is doing something…11 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyThe noble Viscount makes an important point. The two priorities of our space policy are economic growth and national security; they are priorities for the whole of government and…11 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyI very much agree with the noble and gallant Lord that the UK’s geography can provide particular advantages to the whole of Europe and to NATO. We are very committed to supporting…11 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyThe noble Lord makes two important points. On the regulatory framework, the CAA has been doing some excellent work in supporting the development of a space regime that allows the…11 Mar 2026HANSARDEU Digital Services Act and RegulationThe Government regularly engage with the EU on digital policy, including direct discussions on the Digital Services Act, which like the UK’s Online Safety Act requires companies…11 Mar 2026HANSARDEU Digital Services Act and RegulationWe have reset our relations with European partners, improving diplomatic, economic and security co-operation, and we are committed to playing a role in shaping an open, trusted…11 Mar 2026HANSARDEU Digital Services Act and RegulationWe have the Online Safety Act, which is enforced by Ofcom and other regulators and, as the noble Lord will know, we announced a consultation just recently on areas that we may…11 Mar 2026HANSARDEU Digital Services Act and RegulationThe UK has taken decisive action to strengthen competition and fairness in digital markets. In January 2025, Parliament equipped the CMA with new powers to boost competition and…11 Mar 2026