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HANSARDSovereign Defence Capability: Meggitt TakeoverAs I said, we have not taken any decision on the current takeover yet, but the UK will always enthusiastically champion free trade, recognising that the vast majority of inward…15 Sept 2021HANSARDEcodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Lighting Products) Regulations 2021That the Regulations laid before the House on 1 July and 5 July be approved. Relevant document: 9th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…15 Sept 2021HANSARDSovereign Defence Capability: Meggitt TakeoverThe noble Lord knows me well, and I would love to engage in debate with him on this issue—because of course he is wrong—but I cannot comment on the specifics of this case. Whether…15 Sept 2021HANSARDSovereign Defence Capability: Meggitt TakeoverI know of the noble Lord’s campaign to raise awareness of the important work and value of private UK companies, but as I mentioned in my Answer to the noble Lord, Lord West, we…15 Sept 2021HANSARDEuropean Union Touring VisasFirst, I wish my noble friend a happy birthday which, I understand, was yesterday. It was a shame that he had to spend it voting on the Environment Bill in the House, but I am…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEcodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) Regulations 2021.14 Sept 2021HANSARDEuropean Union Touring VisasAs I said, we are working closely with the various professional associations and seeking to clarify the law in existing member states through our embassies, with which we are…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEuropean Union Touring VisasI do not agree with the noble Lord. The Government have established that many touring activities, such as taking part in music festivals, are possible in at least 19 out of 27 EU…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEuropean Union Touring VisasWe will certainly support the guild and its professional qualification associations in achieving mutual recognition. If battlefield guides come under the responsibility of tour…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEcodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Lighting Products) Regulations 2021My Lords, the draft lighting products regulations were laid before the House on 1 July 2021 and the draft amending regulations were laid before the House on 5 July 2021. Before I…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEuropean Union Touring VisasI am afraid that the noble Baroness is simply wrong in the first part of her question. We tried to negotiate an ambitious deal on recognition of different qualifications and…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEuropean Union Touring VisasWe are attempting to provide as much clarity as possible. It is difficult because, of course, the regimes are different in every member state. They have different immigration…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEcodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Lighting Products) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Lighting Products) Regulations 2021 Relevant document: 9th Report from the…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEuropean Union Touring VisasMy noble friend might be right. If noble Lords cast their minds back even to when we were part of the free-movement regime, it was already difficult in some member states,…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEcodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Lighting Products) Regulations 2021Of course, I would be very happy to write to the noble Lord with that information.14 Sept 2021HANSARDEuropean Union Touring VisasThe Government are committed to supporting individuals and businesses to adjust to our new relationship with the European Union. The types of activity that UK service providers…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEuropean Union Touring VisasThe noble Lord asks a number of questions. This is a complicated area. Of course, the requirements differ by member state, and different qualifications and regimes are applicable…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEuropean Union Touring VisasIt is difficult to disaggregate the effects of the pandemic from those caused by EU exit. We will see the full effects in the fullness of time, but we are certainly endeavouring…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEuropean Union Touring VisasThe Department for Transport has been working closely with the industry to see what unilateral measures the Government could take to support the industry. We are currently…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEcodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Lighting Products) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie, and the noble Lord, Lord Grantchester, for their contributions to this debate. As I have said before, the Government are…14 Sept 2021