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HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 15D, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 15E.26 Jun 2023HANSARDElectricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2023. Relevant document: 43rd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny…20 Jun 2023HANSARDElectricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2023My Lords, I beg to move that the draft order, which was laid before the House on 24 May, be approved. Since it was introduced in 2013, the energy company obligation—ECO—scheme has…20 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, with the leave of the House, at the same time as moving Motion A I will speak to Motion B. The retained EU law Bill has once again returned to this House from the other…20 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 15B, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 15C.20 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 42B, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 42C.20 Jun 2023HANSARDElectricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2023First, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, and the noble Lord, Lord Lennie, for their contributions. I thank the noble Lord for complimenting my efforts to recruit Sadio…20 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, we have had this debate numerous times now, so the House will be delighted to know that I can keep my response fairly brief. I have responded to all the points made…20 Jun 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendments 5, 6 and 7, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reasons 5A, 6A and 7A.08 Jun 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 4 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 4A.08 Jun 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, we have once again had a reasonably full debate on these matters, so the House will be relieved that I will keep my response brief. We have largely covered many of these…08 Jun 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 1 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A.08 Jun 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, in moving Motion C, with the leave of the House, I will also speak to Motion D. Motions C and D in my name cover this House’s Amendments 4, 5, 6 and 7, which removed key…08 Jun 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, with the leave of the House I will also speak to Motion B. I will speak to both the Motions to not insist on these amendments and to resist Motions A1 and B1, which are…08 Jun 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 2 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 2A.08 Jun 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, I thank all those who have contributed. The House will be pleased to know that I do not intend to detain noble Lords for very long. We have debated these matters…08 Jun 2023HANSARDSMEs: Net-zero TargetsThe noble Baroness makes an important point. The encouragement of green jobs and helping workers to go from the old fossil fuel economy to new jobs is a challenge. We are spending…07 Jun 2023HANSARDSMEs: Net-zero TargetsMy Lords, the Government have launched a campaign aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of businesses, charities and public sector bodies. We continue to support UK businesses…07 Jun 2023HANSARDSMEs: Net-zero TargetsOf course it will vary depending on the type of business. Many businesses are already working in green areas. A lot of them are involved in retrofitting. On the other hand, some…07 Jun 2023HANSARDSMEs: Net-zero TargetsI am afraid that I do not agree with the noble Baroness. We have an extensive energy efficiency programme. We are spending £6.6 billion over this Parliament. I agree that…07 Jun 2023