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HANSARDOnshore Wind Bill [HL]My Lords, like everyone else, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, very much indeed, on securing a Second Reading for her Private Member’s Bill. She has spoken…19 Nov 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillI thank the noble Viscount, Lord Stansgate, for his intervention. When he was unable to complete his remarks at Second Reading, he said that he would come back in Committee and…17 Nov 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillI thank noble Lords who have contributed. These amendments relate to ARIA’s annual report and to other information to be provided to Parliament. As set out in Schedule 1, ARIA’s…17 Nov 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillThis group of amendments relates to the balance that we need to strike between ARIA’s independence from and accountability to government, which is a difficult balance to draw. I…17 Nov 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillThat is the exact point. At the moment they are occupied by the same person, but at some point in the future there might be other arrangements. It is just to ensure that the…17 Nov 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillI will write to the noble Lord with the legal details he requires.17 Nov 2021HANSARDRating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) BillI outlined the issue of enforcement orders, but I am very happy to clarify any additional tools available to the Insolvency Service and to other agencies directly—though not…10 Nov 2021HANSARDRating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) BillI am happy to make it clear for the noble Lord again. The misconduct, or otherwise, of directors of previous companies can already be taken into consideration, and is in many…10 Nov 2021HANSARDRating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) BillI thank all noble Lords who contributed to what was a good short debate on Amendments 4, 5 and 8. I completely agree that it is very important that we closely monitor the…10 Nov 2021HANSARDRating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) BillI thank all the speakers on this group. I will take the points made in turn, starting with Amendment 3 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Lea. I get the impression that his…10 Nov 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Schedule 10) (No. 2) Regulations 2021My Lords, the regulations were laid before the House on the 28 September 2021. Following the emergence of Covid-19, the Government quickly implemented the Corporate Insolvency and…09 Nov 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Schedule 10) (No. 2) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Schedule 10) (No. 2) Regulations 2021. Relevant document: 14th…09 Nov 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Schedule 10) (No. 2) Regulations 2021I first thank both noble Lords for their interesting and valuable contributions. Throughout this pandemic the Government have helped the companies that have been most affected by…09 Nov 2021HANSARDGreen Gas Support Scheme Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Green Gas Support Scheme Regulations 2021. Relevant document: 14th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee ( s pecial…09 Nov 2021HANSARDGreen Gas Support Scheme Regulations 2021My Lords, since this draft SI was laid before the House on 9 September, a minor correction has been made to the Explanatory Note to highlight that the scheme is intended to end in…09 Nov 2021HANSARDGreen Gas Support Scheme Regulations 2021Let me start by thanking both noble Lords for their valuable contributions to this debate. The need to make progress with decarbonisation of course remains an absolute priority…09 Nov 2021HANSARDNet-zero Emissions Target: Fossil Fuel Extraction ProjectsThe noble Baroness makes some valid points. The steel industry is integral to building the infrastructure, such as offshore wind farms, that we need to tackle climate change.…03 Nov 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment Act 2021 (Monetary Penalties) (Turnover of a Business) Regulations 2021To move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 6 September be approved. Relevant document: 13th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered…03 Nov 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment Act 2021 (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 6 September be approved. Relevant document: 13th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…03 Nov 2021HANSARDNet-zero Emissions Target: Fossil Fuel Extraction ProjectsI am of course delighted to hear that the Prime Minister is dear to the noble Baroness. But, as I think she is aware, no decision has yet been taken on the proposed Cumbrian coal…03 Nov 2021