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HANSARDRecognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021I thank both noble Lords for their valuable contributions and questions in this short debate, and for their broad support of carbon pricing and this statutory instrument. The…15 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Minimum Corporate Tax RateAs I answered to an earlier question, we are not yet in a position to announce whether we support that specific rate. Our policy has always been to put the emphasis on pillar one,…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Minimum Corporate Tax RateMy Lords, the Treasury is assessing the statements recently made by the US Government on that tax rate, so we are not in a position to opine on those yet. We agree on the…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Minimum Corporate Tax RateMy Lords, the Government do support increased transparency, and we have done a great deal over the last five years to improve on that, but I accept there is more to do.14 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Minimum Corporate Tax RateMy Lords, we have always been a Government who want to reduce taxation wherever possible. However, the Government have been very active in dealing with the abuse of corporate…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Minimum Corporate Tax RateMy Lords, we did not plan to increase corporation tax in the way we have had to do in the last few months. It is only as a result of the appalling crisis we have suffered through…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Minimum Corporate Tax RateI can only speculate on what that might be, but the important thing is to try to get as much harmonisation on rules for large multinational companies. That is why we were always…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Minimum Corporate Tax RateI am not sure whether the noble Lord is referring to the move by the American Government to put forward their own propositions on international tax reform, but it is important to…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Minimum Corporate Tax RateMy Lords, the UK has an established record of being at the forefront of initiating global action on international tax. It is no different here: during our G7 presidency, we are…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Minimum Corporate Tax RateThe overriding position is that we welcome the American Government’s re-engagement in this process. As realists, we accept it will not happen without full American support. We…14 Apr 2021HANSARDBudget StatementThat this House takes note of the economy in light of the Budget statement.12 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, it is a privilege to close this debate on behalf of the Government. I thank noble Lords for their many insightful and considered contributions. In particular, I welcome…12 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementThank you. The noble Lord, Lord Wigley, asked about funding for Wales. All four nations will receive above average levels of investment from EU structural funds in 2021-22,…12 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, the Budget that the Chancellor set out last week has three key elements. First, it protects jobs and livelihoods and provides additional support to get the British…12 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, as set out in the register of interests, I declare shareholdings in Close Brothers, Hampden & Co and Ovington Investments—the last of which I have significant control…28 Jan 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their help in the thorough scrutiny of this Bill, both in this Chamber today and outside it. First, I offer my congratulations to my noble friend…28 Jan 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillThat the Bill be read a second time.28 Jan 2021HANSARDCustoms Miscellaneous Non-fiscal Provisions and Amendments etc. (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, we are here to discuss a further statutory instrument that is part of the Government’s package of SIs for the end of the transition period: the Customs Miscellaneous…19 Jan 2021HANSARDCustoms Miscellaneous Non-fiscal Provisions and Amendments etc. (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I thank noble Lords for their well-considered and insightful comments during this debate. As I said earlier, these measures are necessary to address specific arrangements…19 Jan 2021HANSARDCustoms Miscellaneous Non-fiscal Provisions and Amendments etc. (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Customs Miscellaneous Non-fiscal Provisions and Amendments etc. (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Relevant document: 41st Report from the…19 Jan 2021