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HANSARDG7 Global Tax AgreementMy Lords, perhaps I can clear up some ambiguity. The Government view the agreement that we have reached this week as completely good and in the interests not just of developed…08 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 Global Tax AgreementMy Lords, I can reassure a number of noble Lords that the noble Lord is correct that we will be removing the digital services tax only once we have full agreement and a plan for…08 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 Global Tax AgreementMy Lords, the reforms agreed by the G7 countries include a global minimum tax of at least 15% and changes to profit allocation rules that mean large digital companies will pay…08 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: People with Neurological ConditionsMy Lords, I join other noble Lords in congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Gale, for securing this important debate, recognising her tireless commitment to championing…27 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThe noble Lord may want to take note of the advisory time limit of five minutes for Back-Bench contributions.12 May 2021HANSARDBiodiversityMy Lords, it is a privilege to close this debate on behalf of the Treasury and the Government. I thank noble Lords for their many insightful and constructive contributions.…28 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Economic RecoveryMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their thoughtful and insightful contributions to this debate. My noble friend Lady Noakes will be relieved to hear that, instead of repeating…20 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Economic RecoveryThat the Grand Committee takes note of the steps taken to protect jobs and livelihoods as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.20 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Economic RecoveryMy Lords, it is a privilege to introduce today’s debate on behalf of the Government. Given the challenges that the Government have faced this last year and that they continue to…20 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, this group of amendments returns to the use of technology and data in financial services, a topic we have discussed at length at earlier stages. It is an important…19 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillIgnore me. Please go on, Lord Sharkey.14 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, due to the technical issues that the noble Lord, Lord Sharkey, is having, I suggest that we adjourn for five minutes until a convenient moment after 8.28 pm.14 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, once more we will need a brief adjournment due to technical issues. I beg to move that we adjourn until 8.30 pm. Or do we have the noble Lord?14 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services Bill14 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, Amendment 14A makes a minor change to the market abuse regulation to ensure that the Financial Conduct Authority is able to continue to effectively identify, investigate…14 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their remarks in support of the amendment. As I have said, I recognise that the amendment has been tabled at a late stage of the Bill and that it…14 Apr 2021HANSARDCentral Bank Digital CurrencyI reassure my noble friend that that is exactly what the Government’s work with the Bank of England is seeking to do. It is focusing on the retail and consumer side of a central…13 Apr 2021HANSARDCentral Bank Digital CurrencyMy Lords, the UK, like many countries globally, is actively exploring the potential role of central bank digital currencies. A CBDC would be an electronic form of central bank…13 Apr 2021HANSARDCentral Bank Digital CurrencyMy Lords, I reassure the noble Lord that the Government recognise that cash remains important to millions of people across the UK and have committed to legislating to protect…13 Apr 2021HANSARDCentral Bank Digital CurrencyI can absolutely reassure my noble friend on that point. A central bank digital currency would need to be a risk-free currency backed by the central bank, and it would need to…13 Apr 2021