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HANSARDEnergy: Prices and SupplyMy Lords, picking up on the noble Baroness’s original Question, it was reported in the Financial Times about 10 days ago that under the UK’s emergency gas plan, if our gas…14 Jul 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, as others have remarked, the spectre of stagflation now stalks our country. The make-believe world we have lived in of record low rates, inflation supposedly under lock…16 May 2022HANSARDOff-Payroll Working (Economic Affairs Committee Report)That the Grand Committee takes note of the Report from the Economic Affairs Committee Off-payroll working: treating people fairly (1st Report, Session 2019–21, HL Paper 50).27 Apr 2022HANSARDOff-Payroll Working (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I am delighted to open this debate on the Finance Bill Sub-Committee’s report Off- p ayroll Working: Treating People Fairly . I will try to be quick because I gather…27 Apr 2022HANSARDOff-Payroll Working (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I thank my noble friend for that response. Indeed, I thank everyone—this little band of us—who has debated this topic. It is rather appropriate that we are meeting in…27 Apr 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine SchemeAre the Bank of England and the Treasury working with the ECB to help Ukrainian refugees convert their currency into either euros or pounds? In asking this question, I draw your…28 Mar 2022HANSARDSpring Statement Affordability TestMy Lords, in light of the answers that my noble friend has given, I think we all agree that one of the best ways to help those with low incomes is to give them job security. Can…23 Mar 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit (EAC Report)My Lords, I start by congratulating my noble friend Lord Forsyth and the committee on their excellent report. I had zero hand in it and agree with it entirely. It is always…23 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateI do not wish to go into operational details but could my noble friend the Minister tell us what steps the Government might be taking or discussions they might be having with…10 Mar 2022HANSARDLithium Ion Batteries: Fire Safety StandardsMy Lords, as we make the transition to net zero, we are going to need to rely on batteries more and more. Some 156 out of the world’s largest 211 battery factories are in China,…03 Mar 2022HANSARDRussia: SanctionsMy Lords, first, I applaud my noble friend for all he is doing. Given that the aim of the Government is to stop the financing of President Putin’s war machine—and given that he…03 Mar 2022HANSARDInvestments: Environmental, Social and Governance CriteriaMy Lords, I declare my interest as an adviser to Banco Santander and apologise because I probably should have mentioned that when I spoke on the previous Question. Can my noble…02 Mar 2022HANSARDCryptocurrenciesMy Lords, I would like to pick my noble friend up on the Answer she gave to the noble Lord, Lord Haskel. My understanding is that the Government have consulted on the Financial…02 Mar 2022HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillMy Lords, first, I apologise that I was not able to speak in Committee. I did, however, read the very interesting debate, and I am extremely sorry to say that I find myself at…09 Feb 2022HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillWhat I want is a system where, if the Prime Minister wishes to call a general election, that election happens and we get to the situation in which we can trust the people. That is…09 Feb 2022HANSARDLegislation: Skeleton Bills and Delegated PowersMy Lords, I start by congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Cavendish, on securing this debate and her masterful speech, as well as the two committees on their excellent,…06 Jan 2022HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Leicester on his excellent maiden speech and what he has done at Holkham. I have spent many happy times there. Well, they were sort…30 Nov 2021HANSARDClimate Change: COP 26My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness on securing this debate. I attended COP in my capacity as an adviser to Banco Santander, as recorded in the register. Banco Santander…18 Nov 2021HANSARDQuantitative Easing (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, thank you for allowing me to speak in the gap. I will keep this brief, not least because so many topics have been touched on. I draw your Lordships’ attention to my…15 Nov 2021HANSARDHMRC: New Powers (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I have been told that, thanks to the intriguing procedure we have in this House, I am not entitled to give a full 10-minute speech, which no doubt noble Lords will greet…08 Jun 2021