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HANSARDBuild Back Better Business CouncilThe noble Lord is right in the points that he makes. The Prime Minister and Chancellor’s business council is in addition to regular and ongoing engagement with trade unions,…25 Feb 2021HANSARDBuild Back Better Business CouncilMy Lords, it is essential that we support efforts to tackle climate change at home and abroad. The Government have committed £3 billion, over the next five years, to nature and…25 Feb 2021HANSARDBuild Back Better Business CouncilI absolutely agree about the important role of fintech and I have enjoyed the debates on the Financial Services Bill in Committee so far, covering both financial inclusion and…25 Feb 2021HANSARDBuild Back Better Business CouncilWhile I have sympathy for the noble Lord’s reasons for raising his question, the Government do not intend to change the membership of the business council. It is to run for 12…25 Feb 2021HANSARDBuild Back Better Business CouncilI am aware of the work of the alliance, thanks to the noble Lord bringing it to my attention in previous Questions. I have also highlighted it to a range of government…25 Feb 2021HANSARDBuild Back Better Business CouncilMy Lords, the Government recognise absolutely that the SDGs are a domestic as well as an international commitment. The noble Lord will know that, as part of our voluntary national…25 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I suggest that this is a convenient moment to conclude our debate in Grand Committee today.24 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I suggest that we adjourn these proceedings for 10 minutes for a short break.22 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, Amendments 5, 73 and 95 relate to the protection of consumers and small businesses against misconduct. The Government are committed to ensuring that consumers and…22 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I will start with a word of reassurance to the noble Lord, Lord Eatwell, and others that the Government will consider all the contributions to the debates on the Bill…22 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, clarity around all terms and conditions is, of course, to be welcomed. I agree with my noble friend that one challenge with these amendments is potentially introducing…22 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I welcome the opportunity presented by this group of amendments to discuss the importance of financial well-being and inclusion. The Government are proud of our strong…22 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I believe that contribution has put another side of the argument. It is the balance between these two perspectives that the Government seek to strike. We also think the…22 Feb 2021HANSARDInheritance Tax: Cohabiting SiblingsMy Lords, without previewing the Budget in a few weeks’ time, I can reassure the noble Lord that all measures to support families during this difficult time are kept under review.…10 Feb 2021HANSARDInheritance Tax: Cohabiting SiblingsMy Lords, the Government are of course aware of my noble friend’s previous Private Member’s Bill on this subject. The question is not just one of cost; it is about legal…10 Feb 2021HANSARDInheritance Tax: Cohabiting SiblingsMy Lords, the Government understand that individuals work hard to build up their assets to pass on to their families. That is why the nil rate for inheritance tax exists and, as…10 Feb 2021HANSARDInheritance Tax: Cohabiting SiblingsMy Lords, I am not entirely sure that that is the Government’s motivation for disagreeing with my noble friend Lord Lexden. The difficulty is around drawing the line between the…10 Feb 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments and National Insurance Funds Payments) Regulations 2021That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 18 January be approved. Relevant document: 44th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…10 Feb 2021HANSARDInheritance Tax: Cohabiting SiblingsMy Lords, I am afraid the Government do not agree that this is an urgent issue. It is an issue that we have debated a number of times in this House, and, while we have sympathy…10 Feb 2021HANSARDInheritance Tax: Cohabiting SiblingsMy Lords, to add to my previous answer, for those in certain circumstances, joint ownership would also mean that a house had to exceed £650,000—more than the average house price,…10 Feb 2021