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HANSARDUK-EU RelationsDid I understand correctly that the noble and gallant Lord’s question related to the deal on Chagos?13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsOn whether the Government’s approach is timid, I note that if the noble Lord, Lord Wallace of Saltaire, believes we are too timid and the noble Lord, Lord True, thinks we are…13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsOn fisheries, the UK and EU share a commitment to protecting the marine environment through various international agreements. We do believe that, by working together on this and…13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord True, and the noble Baroness, Lady Smith of Newnham, for their comments. They raised a number of important issues, which I will attempt to…13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsThe noble Lord referenced the commissioning of my noble friend Lord Murphy of Torfaen to conduct an independent review of the Windsor Framework. This will report within six…13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsIn response to the question asked by the noble Lord, Lord True, on this, the Government recognise the value of schemes that give young people the opportunity to experience…13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsOn the sanitary and phytosanitary agreement, the Government are committed to pursuing an agreement that could reduce trade friction and bring benefits to both the UK and the EU.…13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsI restate that we are committed to addressing this. I will write to the noble Lord on his points.13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsThe Government are meeting with four countries—France, Germany, Holland and Belgium—on those exact points.13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsOn fishing rights, in approaching future access arrangements beyond 2026, our position is clear: we will continue to advocate for and support UK fishing communities while ensuring…13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsI have to say that I do not have that in my pack. I will write to the noble Baroness on that. I personally do not eat foie gras, and I know many noble Lords feel the same.13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsI refer the noble Lord to the independent review of the Windsor Framework, led by my noble friend Lord Murphy, which will report within six months. As somebody with family in…13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsWe can split hairs around particular wording, but I am absolutely clear that the UK Government advocates for and supports UK fishing communities, while ensuring that we meet our…13 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsI am quite proud of the position we are taking on defence in Europe. I am unclear why I should apologise for it. I refer noble Lords to the very clear message from the Defence…13 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Bill Relief Scheme and Energy Bills Discount Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 16 December 2024 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 12 February.13 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Bill Relief Scheme and Energy Bills Discount Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, I beg to move en bloc the two Motions standing in his name on the Order Paper.13 Feb 2025HANSARDGambling Levy Regulations 2025I can confirm that. I have lots of inserts in my brief, so I will get to other points later in my response. The levy will be charged in a way that recognises the higher levels of…12 Feb 2025HANSARDGambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. Relevant document: 13th Report from the Secondary…12 Feb 2025HANSARDGambling Levy Regulations 2025My Lords, this has been an important and interesting debate and I am grateful to all noble Lords for their insightful contributions and for their work over many years. It is clear…12 Feb 2025HANSARDGambling Levy Regulations 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Gambling Levy Regulations 2025. Relevant document: 13th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (s pecial attention drawn…12 Feb 2025