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HANSARDDigital and Technology Policy: National SovereigntyExcuse me.23 Jul 2026HANSARDDigital and Technology Policy: National SovereigntyI must ask the noble Baroness to conclude her remarks, please.23 Jul 2026HANSARDDigital and Technology Policy: National SovereigntyMy Lords, I remind some Members that the speaking time limit is six minutes for Back-Benchers. I urge all noble Lords to keep within that limit so that the debate may conclude…23 Jul 2026HANSARDConduct of Undercover Policing and Surveillance Operatives Bill [HL]My Lords, before we begin our debate, I remind the House that the advisory speaking time for Back-Bench contributions is four minutes. This is to allow all colleagues to…17 Jul 2026HANSARDCohabitation Rights Bill [HL]My Lords, before we begin the debate, I remind the House that the advisory speaking time is four minutes for Back-Bench contributions. This is to allow all colleagues to…17 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness HiringThe UK labour market and economy remain resilient despite geopolitical uncertainties. The UK had the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first quarter of this year. For the…14 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness HiringI thank the noble Lord for his question but remind him that, thanks to our industrial strategy, employment is rising. Employment rights are improving too. We are determined to…14 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness HiringYes. As my noble friend quite rightly points out, it is very encouraging to see Manpower reporting an 18 percentage point increase in businesses planning to recruit since last…14 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness HiringI thank the noble Lord for his question. The UK’s employment rate is in the top half of the OECD economies and is above the G7 average. Unemployment also remains low by…14 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness HiringThat is a very topical question from the right reverend Prelate. Greater Manchester has shown the value of putting decisions closer to the people and places they affect. Ambitious…14 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness HiringWe are not complacent. I hear what the noble Lord says. We have introduced permanently lower business rates for retail and hospitality properties. The average pub gains £1,650…14 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness HiringAlan Milburn’s review has reported on an interim basis, and we are expecting the full report in September. This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people…14 Jul 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillI gently remind the noble Baroness that there is an eight minute advisory Back-Bench speaking time.14 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness HiringThat is a nice and easy first question. It is an honour, and slightly terrifying, to answer my first Oral Question from a previous Secretary of State for Employment. It is,…14 Jul 2026HANSARDWireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) (Revocation) Order 2026That the draft Order and Regulations laid before the House on 18 May and 4 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 7 July .13 Jul 2026HANSARDTrade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026That the Grand Committee do consider the Trade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.07 Jul 2026HANSARDTrade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, noble Lords in the Room have just spotted the mystery mentioned by the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, about why two Ministers are answering on these two SIs. I suspect…07 Jul 2026HANSARDTrade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I am grateful for the support across the Committee for the draft Trade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. I particularly offer my gratitude and thanks to my…07 Jul 2026HANSARDAntisemitismMy Lords, the Community Security Trust recorded 3,700 antisemitic incidents in 2025, including 1,500 online incidents and 984 involving Holocaust denial, Nazi glorification or…11 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, tomorrow morning the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee, which I have the honour to chair, will be meeting to consider, among other things, the civil…02 Jun 2026