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HANSARDEconomic UpdateI share the noble Lord’s concern about all these institutions that have been forced to shut down. We all very much look forward to the moment when they can reopen, which is why so…12 Jan 2021HANSARDEconomic UpdateThe noble Baroness will know that the Government are not in favour of a people’s QE. The QE that has happened this year has been more effective than the QE in the 2008-09 crisis;…12 Jan 2021HANSARDEconomic UpdateMy noble friend raises important points. As I mentioned earlier, we are a few days into an enormous change in how trade operates across GB and the EU, and across GB and NI, but I…12 Jan 2021HANSARDEconomic UpdateThe noble Baroness raises a very important point. I share her concern for this sector because, as she quite rightly says, it is not just about bars and clubs but our cultural…12 Jan 2021HANSARDTaxation (Post-transition Period) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.16 Dec 2020HANSARDTaxation (Post-transition Period) BillMy Lords, thank you for your thoughtful contributions to this debate. I shall try to address the issues raised but first, I shall briefly review the achievements of this Bill. At…16 Dec 2020HANSARDTaxation (Post-transition Period) BillMy Lords, the Bill was introduced in the other place on 8 December. At the end of this year, the United Kingdom will leave the European Union’s legal jurisdiction and this country…16 Dec 2020HANSARDCustoms Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I thank noble Lords for their contributions. I am grateful for the chance to respond to the points raised. The noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, asked about the impact on the country’s…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCustoms Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Customs Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Relevant document: 36th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCustoms Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, we are here to discuss a further statutory instrument that is part of the Government’s package of SIs to prepare for the end of the transition period. This instrument…10 Dec 2020HANSARDSpending Review 2020That the Grand Committee takes note of the spending review 2020.03 Dec 2020HANSARDSpending Review 2020My Lords, I have listened with great interest to the many learned contributions, the extent of which are testament both to the expertise of noble Lords and to the importance of…03 Dec 2020HANSARDSpending Review 2020My Lords, a spending review is a significant moment in the life cycle of any Government. It is an opportunity to deliver on the priorities of the British people, and, despite the…03 Dec 2020HANSARDWales: Customs SitesMy Lords, the difference for the vast majority of traders between a deal and no deal is simply the level of tariffs that will have to be put into the HMRC and DIT systems. So…25 Nov 2020HANSARDWales: Customs SitesMy Lords, I can reassure the noble Lord that we are on track to have the digital infrastructure up and running by 1 January. I completely accept that we are running on a very…25 Nov 2020HANSARDWales: Customs SitesMy Lords, the CDS is the system that is being rolled out specifically for Northern Ireland from 1 January, because that is the one that enables a dual-tariff mechanism. The…25 Nov 2020HANSARDWales: Customs SitesI agree with the noble Lord, which is why we have made the decision to move at pace to acquire the site on the island of Anglesey. That will bring jobs to the island and will…25 Nov 2020HANSARDWales: Customs SitesI can reassure the noble Lord that we have been working on this solution for some time. There was an alternative proposal several months ago that most people were in favour of,…25 Nov 2020HANSARDWales: Customs SitesMy Lords, if 100% of the Holyhead traffic had to go to Birmingham, it would take up 40% of Birmingham’s capacity. If it had to go 100% to Warrington, it would take up 20% of its…25 Nov 2020HANSARDWales: Customs SitesMy Lords, I want to reassure the noble Lord that we have had extremely collaborative and constructive discussions with the Welsh Administration; indeed, it was only yesterday that…25 Nov 2020