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HANSARDECO4 and Insulation SchemesMy Lords, the Statement says: “We will put in place a robust system of compliance, audit and regulation, so that consumers have the confidence to take up the offer of upgrading…29 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanHow does the Minister expect the CMA to balance the desperate search for short-term growth with the long-term needs of consumers? Is there not a risk of a repeat of what…27 Jan 2025HANSARDCovid-19 InquiryMy Lords, one of the most notable successes during the whole Covid pandemic was that of the Vaccine Taskforce, which achieved extraordinary things. Yet, in October 2022, it was…23 Jan 2025HANSARDLive Events Ticketing: Resale and Pricing PracticesMy Lords, I welcome this initiative. Can the Minister assure the House that the consultation and eventual legislation will stretch to cases where it is the seats that are owned…16 Jan 2025HANSARDFinancial Assistance to Ukraine BillMy Lords, what an honour it is to follow such a brilliant maiden speech. Clearly, the noble Baroness, Lady Batters, has overcome any fear of public speaking. What she is not…15 Jan 2025HANSARDCivil Servants: Compulsory Office AttendanceMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, for securing this debate on what is a very interesting and valuable subject, but I fear that, as the noble Lord, Lord…09 Jan 2025HANSARDPrivate Low-carbon Investment: Green Finance Institute ReportMy Lords, while it is important to make sure that older homes are brought up to standard, does the Minister accept that there is merit in ensuring that all developments going…09 Dec 2024HANSARDSocial Cohesion and Community during Periods of ChangeMy Lords, in the wake of the summer riots, the Prime Minister said: “This is a problem that has deep roots in our society, and it’s a job for all of our society to help fix it”.…06 Dec 2024HANSARDInternational Banking: PaymentsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that a sensible use of the sanctions now might be to seize the money that has been taken and sanctioned from the Russian regime and give it to…28 Nov 2024HANSARDCladding RemediationMy Lords, guidance note 9980 is being used as an excuse by developers. It enables them to look at the safety of buildings with dangerous cladding on a holistic basis, so that they…25 Nov 2024HANSARDLarge Language Models and Generative AI (Communications and Digital Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Featherstone. I must join others and add my thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Stowell, for the impressive manner in…21 Nov 2024HANSARDFuture of the Post OfficeMy Lords, given the structure of the Post Office at the moment as an arm’s-length body and the acceptance of it as an important part of the community and the country, is the…18 Nov 2024HANSARDAutumn Budget 2024My Lords, the UK economy has been in structural decline for many years; that analysis is absolutely true. My only surprise on hearing it delivered during this debate was that it…11 Nov 2024HANSARDCommand Paper Safeguarding the UnionMy Lords, is the Minister able to tell the House when we might hear a few details about what the reset of relations with the EU might actually mean?06 Nov 2024HANSARDUnited Kingdom Declining Birth RateThe Joseph Rowntree Foundation calculates that 30% of children are living in poverty. Does the Minister have access to any information on what that might mean for long-term…06 Nov 2024HANSARDFiscal RulesMy Lords, borrowing to invest in genuine projects that will improve the productivity of the country obviously makes sense, but if the Government are going to look at the fiscal…29 Oct 2024HANSARDCriminal Justice System: CapacityMy Lords, given the importance of employment in stopping reoffending, are there plans to increase the number of employers that will consider taking on ex-offenders? Will the…22 Oct 2024HANSARDCriminal Justice System: CapacityMy Lords, this measure is intended, in part at least, to take pressure off the Crown Courts, but can the Minister say something about the pressure on magistrates? Is it the case…22 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic Sector ProductivityMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe, for securing this debate and introducing it so effectively. With her experience of both the public and private…09 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget Responsibility BillMy Lords, I welcome this Bill, short though it may be. We have already heard different views of the Liz Truss mini-Budget. I would merely say that it does seem advisable to try to…09 Sept 2024