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HANSARDInterest RatesHer Majesty’s Treasury set NS&I an annual target of net financing to raise. In July, this was revised from the £6 billion set at the Budget to £35 billion to support the…23 Sept 2020HANSARDInterest RatesMy Lords, I also expressed sympathy with those savers, including many noble Lords, who have been affected by the decision to change the interest rates. It is not an easy decision…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateCould the noble Lord address his question to the Minister now?21 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, with your permission, I shall complete the Minister’s opening speech. May I say something about local restrictions? [ Laughter. ] Over the Summer Recess, we have…18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, we have a problem with the connection. I suggest that we adjourn for five minutes.18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, with your permission, I shall complete—18 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirusI am afraid that we cannot hear the noble Lord. Maybe he would like to get closer to his microphone and try again.16 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational TravelWill the noble Lord put a question to the Minister, please?09 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaInvesting in the regions is a key part of the Government’s levelling-up agenda, and my noble friend will be pleased to know that the plan for jobs announced in the summer…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaMy Lords, I am afraid I do not have details of the social mobility unit’s work before me, but the Government are doing a huge amount on this agenda. I point to the introduction of…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaIn addition to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which has been running for more than six months, we are providing more support to businesses to take on new trainees, with…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaMy Lords, every place in the UK has a role to play in driving growth and the Government absolutely support the work of the Midlands Engine partnership. I am pleased to say that 30…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaMy Lords, the Government are completely committed to avoiding any widening of inequality during this pandemic. That is why, during the summer, we announced our plan for jobs. It…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaOne of the important measures that we have announced on education is a catch-up tutoring programme, which has funding that goes to schools across the country, and particularly…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaMy Lords, the Government are committed to having more parts of government represented across the UK. That has worked very successfully with DfID, which is now part of the FCO —its…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaI reassure my noble friend that the Government are absolutely committed to devolving powers to local communities. During the pandemic, we have provided £3.7 billion in additional…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaMy Lords, I will not try to overturn the devolution settlement in answering the noble Lord’s question. However, I can confirm that, during the pandemic, we have provided over £8.9…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaThe Government are doing a huge amount to respond to the challenge of education and training and provide opportunities for young people. As I just mentioned, there is the…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaMy Lords, the Government have responded to the challenges of Covid-19 through unprecedented support for business and workers across the country. At the summer economic update, the…08 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020I remind the noble Lord of the time limit on Back-Bench speeches.03 Sept 2020