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HANSARDDestitution: Low Median WageI fundamentally disagree that collective bargaining will be the way to lift wages; I believe that economic growth will be the way to lift wages. What I would like to say—and I…23 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Low Median WageYesterday did bring out some very important statistics, as indeed has the entire year. The noble Lord will know that, in terms of growth, it is true that the forecasts have been…23 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Low Median WageIt is the case that of course those are assessments made by people far cleverer than me, within the OBR and the Treasury, but that is the analysis. Of course, people will be able…23 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Low Median WageI absolutely agree with my noble friend. It is an absolute turning point. It is about the long-term decisions that have to be made, and that is about investing not only in…23 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Low Median WageMy Lords, boosting economic growth is the only sustainable way to increase wages. This Government have overseen significant falls in poverty since 2009-10, with 1.7 million fewer…23 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Low Median WageThis Government are absolutely committed to ending a low-wage economy, and that is why we have just introduced the largest ever rise in the national living wage. Also, it is not…23 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Low Median WageWhat we did yesterday—and we were absolutely clear about this—was to reward workers. It is critical that we reduce work-related taxes, because by doing so we increase the number…23 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Low Median WageWhat we are trying to do here is boost the entire economy by ensuring that everybody has good work. It is the case that, between the Spring Budget of 2023 and the package that we…23 Nov 2023HANSARDResolution of Central Counterparties (Modified Application of Corporate Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 16 October be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 20 November23 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Low Median WageThis Government have a laser-like focus on homelessness and, of course nobody wishes for anybody to be homeless. That is why we have a range of cost of living payments which are…23 Nov 2023HANSARDResolution of Central Counterparties (Modified Application of Corporate Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023My Lords, these draft regulations make necessary technical and consequential legislative changes and provide legal protection for contractual arrangements to ensure that the…20 Nov 2023HANSARDResolution of Central Counterparties (Modified Application of Corporate Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, and to the noble Lord, Lord Livermore, for their kind welcome to my new role. From Transport to Treasury—how exciting. This is…20 Nov 2023HANSARDResolution of Central Counterparties (Modified Application of Corporate Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the Resolution of Central Counterparties (Modified Application of Corporate Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023.20 Nov 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Resolution of Central Counterparties: Partial Property Transfers and Safeguarding of Protected Arrangements) Regulations 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Resolution of Central Counterparties: Partial Property Transfers and Safeguarding of Protected…20 Nov 2023HANSARDFlying Schools: LiquidationThree flying schools have closed. One of those was a planned closure, and the trainees were not impacted. Two were unplanned closures, and trainees were impacted. There remain…13 Nov 2023HANSARDFlying Schools: LiquidationI am grateful to the noble Lord. The Government have already looked at this and we continue to look at this in some detail. In May this year we published an independent research…13 Nov 2023HANSARDFlying Schools: LiquidationI think the noble Lord is trying to tempt me into the wider economy, when I am focused on flying schools. But when trainee pilots pay money over to the flying schools, they should…13 Nov 2023HANSARDFlying Schools: LiquidationMy noble friend is, I believe, honorary president of BALPA. I am sure he will be reassured to know that I met BALPA, the airline pilots’ union, on 19 September alongside the CAA…13 Nov 2023HANSARDFlying Schools: LiquidationNo, no, no. The noble Lord knows that the two are not particularly related. He makes representations to me about EGNOS, and I am always grateful to receive them.13 Nov 2023HANSARDFlying Schools: LiquidationI was not aware of the issue that my noble friend has raised. It is right that local authorities are able to impose restrictions on aerodromes in certain circumstances. However,…13 Nov 2023