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HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillWith respect to the noble Baroness, I have answered the large majority of the questions, but I said that I would take away the underlying question that she is enunciating.14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI think that it is necessary to make these points within the framework of the Bill. I will move on and explain Clause 4, which, in its entirety, is an instrumental part of the…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their thoughtful contributions today and for their engagement. I particularly thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Drake, Lady Janke and Lady…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI note the point that the noble Baroness has made. We did reply to the Constitution Committee, but I will reflect further on this point. My noble friend Lady Noakes said that…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI will take the noble Lord’s example away. I have given him a clear statement and he makes a reasonable point. I think there is an answer to it, but I will not just make it up; I…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI can confirm that LGPSs will be allowed to divest from, say, the settlements or Israel if the sole reason is that the investment is financially risky. It is if it is caught by…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillPerhaps I could just finish on the other points. It makes perfect sense to ensure that, when having regard to ESG requirements, these are applied consistently by LGPS…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, Amendment 33 to remove Clause 4(1)(b), moved by the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman, and the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Collins, to remove Clause 4,…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI am afraid that I am not familiar with that case, but I take the right reverend Prelate’s point. The way I have described this shows that in fact this is limited in intent; free…14 May 2024HANSARDPermanent Secretaries: Appointment and Removal (Constitution Committee Report)My Lords, this is essentially a debate about Permanent Secretaries, and especially their appointment and what happens when they leave office. I am well acquainted with the…09 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions and am very grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman, who has sat patiently throughout today for her contribution. I…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI am clear that the Occupied Territories are separate. I think that that three-quarters answers the noble Lord’s question but let me reflect further. I certainly would not want to…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI do not think there is a difference between us and the FCDO. If I may, I will move on to the other amendments, because I am trying, as I always do, to answer the questions noble…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillClearly, I do not think that we will be able to agree on this this evening. I replied to the excellent report by the noble Baroness, Lady Drake, and the Constitution Committee,…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillWe are of course dealing with investment and procurement and the public bodies themselves. Perhaps I should respond to the noble Lord, Lord Collins, who mentioned the Occupied…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI note what the noble Baroness says, but the Bill does not change UK foreign policy. That is for FCDO and the UK Government to decide. This applies only to public authorities and…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I will address the various amendments tabled in relation to international law. If the Committee is content, I will start by addressing Amendment 31, tabled by the noble…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Collins, for his comments. I feel a bit left out as the only person who has not been to Palestine or Israel. I was due to go on 7 October. As we have…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, our position on the Middle East peace process, which I am not sure entirely answers the noble Lord’s question, is that we support a negotiated settlement leading to a…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI am not sure that I entirely understand the noble Lord’s question, but I will reflect on it. We will come relatively shortly to a group that will look at these issues more…07 May 2024