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HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodMy Lords, transport and trade depend on GPS. Yesterday, I asked the Minister what preparations were being made for our continuing involvement in Galileo, given that the country…24 Sept 2020HANSARDEU: Future RelationshipMy Lords, when he was electioneering back in December last year, the Prime Minister promised that: “We have an oven ready deal, put it in the microwave as soon as we get back…23 Sept 2020HANSARDRetail Businesses: Financial SupportMy Lords, retail is a dynamic sector that was undergoing radical change even before Covid hit. The rise of internet shopping has changed the shape of retail. Does the Minister…21 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, we know that Covid attacks the most vulnerable in society so, while I sympathise with the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Craig, I wonder whether the Minister sees merit in…21 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, I echo the remarks of noble Lords who queried the point of having such retrospective debates. Many of the public, who already feel confused, would be even more confused…18 Sept 2020HANSARDREACH and CEMy Lords, can the Minister tell the House how many different EU product regulation systems currently govern UK trade with the EU and what progress the Government have made in…17 Sept 2020HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementMy Lords, I was interested to read in the Minister’s recent letter regarding this deal that there would be new protection for the more iconic UK goods such as Cornish pasties. How…17 Sept 2020HANSARDPension Protection Fund (Moratorium and Arrangements and Reconstructions for Companies in Financial Difficulty) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for the way in which she introduced the regulations and for the time she made available to talk to those of us who were interested. She is always…14 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, given that there have been hardly any tests available to Londoners for at least the last four days, and probably much longer, can the Minister say what belief we should…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaThe Government pledged to move policymakers into what Michael Gove termed “overlooked and hitherto undervalued communities”, yet many Civil Service jobs are now being advertised…08 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for his clear explanation of the regulations. Clearly it is right that local authorities have these powers, but as he said, local intelligence is…03 Sept 2020HANSARDEquivalence Determinations for Financial Services (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I refer to my role as a director of a financial services company, as listed in the register. We all know the importance of financial services to our economy: it is the…02 Sept 2020HANSARDEU: Non-financial ServicesMy Lords, what revenue does the Treasury receive from non-financial services and, in the event of no deal, how does it propose to replace that revenue?02 Sept 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeMy Lords, one of the early interventions that has been shown to be very effective is sport. Young people belonging to sporting teams, rather than gangs, can turn their lives…21 Jul 2020HANSARDFinance BillMy Lords, the Chancellor has responded to the Covid crisis with unprecedented cash handouts. Some are clearly well judged, the furlough scheme most obviously. Others, however,…17 Jul 2020HANSARDPort Examination Codes of Practice and National Security Determinations Guidance Regulations 2020My Lords, the Government have to be supported in their efforts to protect the public against both terrorism and acts of hostile states—and we know that they succeed in protecting…10 Jul 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings on Public Transport) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, earlier this week the Minister told me that 86% of travellers on public transport are now wearing masks. That is good but the remaining 14% pose a threat to other…08 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public TransportMy Lords, understandably, people are loath to travel on buses if not all passengers are wearing face coverings. Transport police have the power to fine offenders, but they are by…07 Jul 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: Social DistancingMy Lords, yesterday I travelled on two London buses. Despite large signs insisting that masks be worn, on both journeys there were some passengers who ignored them, and it was…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Women’s SportMy Lords, community sports centres have proved to be key in getting women involved in sport and keeping them there. What will the Government do to encourage them to open up as…30 Jun 2020