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HANSARDBiodiversity: Dasgupta ReviewMy Lords, the noble Lord is correct in his assessment of the importance of the Dasgupta review. I reassure him that some of the measures in the review touch on areas where the…04 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, perhaps this is an opportune moment to remind Back-Benchers of the advisory time limit of six minutes for speeches.28 Jan 2021HANSARDAgricultural Products, Food and Drink (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, we will proceed with the noble Baroness, Lady Parminter, while we resolve the issue around other speakers on the list.27 Jan 2021HANSARDEducational Settings: ReopeningMy Lords, I remind the noble Lord that this is an Urgent Question and we only have 10 minutes for all participants.27 Jan 2021HANSARDTackling Intergenerational Unfairness (Select Committee Report)My Lords, I join other noble Lords in congratulating my noble friend Lord Price on securing this debate, and the members of the committee which produced this excellent report.…25 Jan 2021HANSARDTax: Church Action for Tax Justice ReportsMy Lords, I congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans on securing this important debate and thank noble Lords who have spoken for their thoughtful…21 Jan 2021HANSARDNew Businesses: Capital Gains TaxI absolutely agree with the noble Lord’s sentiment about the importance of entrepreneurs and businesses to the country’s recovery. As I said to my noble friend earlier, the…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNew Businesses: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, in July 2020, the Chancellor commissioned the Office of Tax Simplification to examine and provide recommendations on how to make CGT as simple and efficient as possible.…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNew Businesses: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, the Government reformed business asset disposal relief at last year’s Budget, focusing the relief on the largest number of small business owners, ensuring they can still…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNew Businesses: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, the Government absolutely realise the vital role that entrepreneurs and small business people play in the UK economy. We ensure that, in assessing any tax changes, the…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNew Businesses: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, as I said, the Government recently changed the regime for business asset disposal relief, but I reassure my noble friend that the change has kept the relief focused on…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNew Businesses: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, a number of factors are taken into account by the Treasury and the OBR when assessing tax policy. On the second point, the enterprise management incentive has been…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNew Businesses: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, the noble Lord puts his point very well; I entirely agree.20 Jan 2021HANSARDNew Businesses: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, inheritance tax is currently the main tax levied at the point of death. However, I am sure the noble Lord will be aware of the Office of Tax Simplification’s report on…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNew Businesses: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, the proposals for equalisation are currently in a report from the Office of Tax Simplification and do not represent government policy—although of course the Government…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNew Businesses: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, the Government always consider the need to balance raising revenue with the principles of fairness and market efficiency when we take tax decisions. All tax decisions…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNew Businesses: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, the Government are absolutely committed to levelling up across the UK, including by incentivising investment in areas outside London and the south-east. When it comes to…20 Jan 2021HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Working Parents and School ClosuresMy Lords, I am happy to take that back, but as regards the vaccination schedule, we are following the initial first wave set out by the JCVI, which goes by clinical vulnerability…18 Jan 2021HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Working Parents and School ClosuresMy Lords, I believe there is a Minister for Children and Families who has that responsibility in the department. However, I completely take the noble Baroness’s point on the…18 Jan 2021HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Working Parents and School ClosuresMy Lords, the Government are clear that the furlough scheme can be used flexibly by employers—it can be used to accommodate those employees who cannot work due to their caring…18 Jan 2021