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HANSARDConstruction Sector: Cash RetentionsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to end the practice of cash retentions in the construction sector.10 Sept 2024HANSARDConstruction Sector: Cash RetentionsMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for that response. Cash retentions—withholding payments due to subcontractors for work done, often for an unreasonable period of time, or…10 Sept 2024HANSARDConstruction Sector: Cash RetentionsMy Lords, the Minister mentioned taking the views of industry. The Government have been taking the views of industry since the completion of their consultation in 2020. The reason…10 Sept 2024HANSARDEducation for 11 to 16 Year-olds (Committee Report)My Lords, another Friday, another education debate. The more the merrier, in my view, although perhaps not always on Fridays. As a perennial tail-ender, coming so early in the…26 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, the theme of today’s debate is about creating opportunities. Nothing could be more important for that than education and skills policies. As the noble Lord, Lord Baker,…19 Jul 2024 Bills sponsored (1)