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HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords, recent analysis shows that in 2025-26 the real cost of hiring an 18 to 20 year-old on the minimum wage has risen by around 13% compared with just over 3% for someone on…05 Feb 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to close this debate and respond to the remarks of the noble Lord, Lord Palmer, on his Amendment 184. I am grateful to him for raising this issue,…05 Feb 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, this group concerns the proposed transfer of the AWE pension scheme into a new public sector pension arrangement, as set out after Clause 110 in government Amendments…05 Feb 2026HANSARDPension Schemes Bill05 Feb 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, the amendments in this group in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Bowles, are thoughtful and proportionate. They raise genuinely important questions about how we can…05 Feb 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I shall conclude briefly. I hope that it is clear from the discussion this afternoon that there is a shared concern across the Committee to see pension schemes operate…05 Feb 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I will speak first to my Amendment 204. I make clear that this amendment does not require trustees to invest in any particular asset class, nor does it seek to redefine…05 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill04 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to open this debate on behalf of my noble friend Lady Scott of Bybrook. Noble Lords from across the Grand Committee and indeed the House will be aware…04 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, the Government have now confirmed a substantial programme of reform of the Local Government Pension Scheme through this Bill and the wider pensions Bill. Taken together,…04 Feb 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I shall speak briefly to Amendment 167, which was tabled and spoken to eloquently by the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, and supported by many noble Lords. This amendment…03 Feb 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I speak to both Amendments 180A, tabled by my noble friend Lady Coffey, and Amendment 206, which stands in the name of my noble friend Viscount Younger of Leckie and…03 Feb 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillI will speak to Amendment 181 tabled by my noble friends Lady Noakes and Lady Altmann, and Amendments 182 and 183, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Bowles of Berkhamsted, and my…03 Feb 2026HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement, but it does not, in my view, completely address directly the issue that lies at the heart of the anger felt by many…02 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I thank the Benches opposite for allowing me to speak. I was trying to sort out my timing on the Statement, and I messed up there, so I thank noble Lords for their…02 Feb 2026HANSARDSingle-Sex Spaces: EHRC GuidanceMy Lords, if the Government have concerns about the lawfulness of the EHRC code, given their five-month review of 30 pages, have they received any advice from the Attorney-General…02 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill02 Feb 2026HANSARDTikTok: Bereaved British ParentsMy Lords, bereaved parents in this case say that they repeatedly warned platforms about dangerous content but were ignored until their children so tragically died. What assurance…27 Jan 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, today’s groups build directly on the issues explored in last Thursday’s debate. That discussion was both stimulating and constructive, and the contributions made,…26 Jan 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I wish to speak briefly in support of this group of amendments in the name of my noble friend Lady Altmann. She has once again demonstrated her expertise and the value…26 Jan 2026