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HANSARDRolls-RoyceThe noble Lord needs to understand the difficult environment in which Rolls-Royce is operating. Its revenues have fallen off a cliff, and we all know what has happened to the…14 Oct 2020HANSARDRolls-RoyceThe noble Viscount makes a very good point. We are working closely with the company to ensure that the UK remains at the heart of its operations, and we are currently supporting…14 Oct 2020HANSARDRolls-RoyceWe are happy to support good R&D projects. Rolls-Royce is a major beneficiary of our R&D support operations through the £1.95 billion Aerospace Technology Institute programme. It…14 Oct 2020HANSARDRolls-RoyceMy Lords, when companies announce these decisions it is, of course, a difficult time for all concerned. We are in extensive dialogue with Rolls-Royce and other high-technology…14 Oct 2020HANSARDRolls-RoyceI congratulate the noble Lord on getting the Royal Navy, a matter close to his heart, into his question again. But to be serious, I agree that we need to develop the next…14 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Hospitality Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020That the Regulations laid before the House on 17 September be approved. Relevant documents: 27th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee09 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Undertakings) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020That the Regulations laid before the House on 28 September be approved. Relevant document: 29th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee09 Oct 2020HANSARDInsolvency (Moratorium) (Special Administration for Energy Licensees) Regulations 2020I thank both noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. The moratorium provisions in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act will help businesses in financial…09 Oct 2020HANSARDInsolvency (Moratorium) (Special Administration for Energy Licensees) Regulations 2020I hope that these regulations will be slightly less controversial than the previous ones. The noble Lord, Lord Paddick, looks sceptical. In the summer, the Government moved…09 Oct 2020HANSARDInsolvency (Moratorium) (Special Administration for Energy Licensees) Regulations 2020That the Regulations laid before the House on 4 September be approved. Relevant document: 26th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee09 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Hospitality Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I first thank all noble Lords for their contributions. As always, we had some very important and vital speeches. I have taken careful note of all the points made. I…09 Oct 2020HANSARDAlternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Extension of Time Limits for Legal Proceedings) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 29 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 16 September .09 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Hospitality Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, before we discuss these regulations, it is important to set their context and say why they are being brought in now. In May, to help businesses operate and reopen safely…09 Oct 2020HANSARDEuropean Structural and Investment Funds Common Provisions and Common Provision Rules etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) (Revocation) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 13 July be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 16 September .09 Oct 2020HANSARDCOP 26: SponsorsWe will be closely studying and monitoring companies that come forward for these sponsorship opportunities, which will favour taxpayers’ money—that is the ultimate objective. We…06 Oct 2020HANSARDCOP 26: SponsorsI did not quite catch all that the noble Lord said but I can confirm that we are looking for both monetary and value-in-kind sponsorships from companies that, as I said, have a…06 Oct 2020HANSARDCOP 26: SponsorsIndeed, and we will be setting this out in due course.06 Oct 2020HANSARDPost Office: Horizon Accounting SystemI am afraid I cannot give the noble Lord a direct answer. I do not know how many lawyers were engaged. I will try to find out and will write to him on this. I should imagine a…06 Oct 2020HANSARDPost Office: Horizon Accounting SystemIt is for Sir Wyn to decide how the inquiry gathers the necessary evidence, but I imagine it will want to gather evidence from all affected postmasters, including those in…06 Oct 2020HANSARDPost Office: Horizon Accounting SystemThe noble Baroness makes a very good point. I made my views clear on this matter earlier in the year, and I have written to the Department of Health and Social Care—the letter is…06 Oct 2020