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HANSARDGender Pay GapAs ever, the noble Lord is very incisive and focused on the things he wants to change. I note the two points that he makes. While I cannot commit to doing them, I will go back to…23 Nov 2021HANSARDGender Pay GapI assure the noble Lord that we are continually looking at and assessing the gender pay gap. The national gender pay gap has fallen significantly under this Government and by…23 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I have already spoken to Motion B: “That this House do not insist on its Amendment 2, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 2A.” I beg to move.16 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMoved by That this House do not insist on its Amendment 2, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 2A.16 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions. To answer the question put by the noble Lord, Lord Davies, about the Government believing in the long-term earnings…16 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I know it will be a disappointment to my noble friend Lady Altmann and others in this House that the Commons has disagreed with Lords Amendments 1 and 2. I ask that this…16 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 1, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A.16 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the remarks made by all noble Lords today. Our discussions have been thoughtful and powerful. Above all, they have demonstrated the commitment across…08 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, as this is a two-clause Bill and the main clause was an amendment, I will use this opportunity to thank all noble Lords for the positive engagement and feedback they…08 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillThat the Bill do now pass.08 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP 26: Disabled AccessMy noble friend is understandably critical of the national disability strategy and has made that quite clear. Again, one of the first things I did when the Minister for Disabled…04 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP 26: Disabled AccessI, too, have had Minister for Women and Equalities added to my responsibilities, which I am very pleased about. On the issue the noble Baroness raises, we have to include disabled…04 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP 26: Disabled AccessThe Government are firmly committed to best practice for all disabilities. Although progress has been made in recent decades on accessibility and inclusion, far too often…04 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP 26: Disabled AccessI can only agree with my noble friend. I reiterate and support his point that, in this House and in public service, there are fine people who battle against things which would…04 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP 26: Disabled AccessI spoke yesterday to my noble friend and the Minister for Disabled People. The Minister is absolutely determined to get to the bottom of this to avoid recurrence in future. We are…04 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP 26: Disabled AccessWe are committed to an inclusive COP 26 which is accessible to all. The venue was designed to facilitate that. The permanent structures are fully wheelchair-accessible and the…04 Nov 2021HANSARDBenefit Cap: ReviewAs I have said to the noble Baronesses, Lady Lister and Lady Smith of Newnham, and as I shall say to the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Brixton, I have agreed to go back and come back…03 Nov 2021HANSARDBenefit Cap: ReviewI can tell my noble friend that when people have caring responsibilities, or someone has a severe disability or health condition, they will not have their benefits capped.…03 Nov 2021HANSARDBenefit Cap: ReviewThe Secretary of State is required by law to do a review, so I do not see how she is going to get out of it—but perhaps the noble Baroness knows more than me. I know that the…03 Nov 2021HANSARDBenefit Cap: ReviewMy Lords, I will deal with the latter point first. The Government are fundamentally against universal support or universal basic income: it is the wrong approach for the people of…03 Nov 2021