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HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]Amendment 10 in my name and Amendment 13, which we discussed earlier, seek to address the problem that lies at the heart of what went wrong with our water industry; the regulators…28 Oct 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]My Lords, we spoke earlier about the issue of two regulators and I will not go back over that. However, I will talk a little more about the presence of people on boards. I think…28 Oct 2024HANSARDHS2: Purchased LandCan the Minister tell the House whether land acquired in this way, where it is to be disposed of, will be offered back to its original owners? Can he comment on interviews that I…23 Oct 2024HANSARDUK Economy: Capital Gains TaxIt is tempting to suggest a tax on black holes. I am aware that a large number of people are pulling out the 25% tax-free cash from their pension for fear that will be reduced or…09 Oct 2024HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [HL]My Lords, I support the intention of this Bill in its pre-Committee stage. I know that the Minister will be looking forward to the flow—possibly even the flood—of useful and…09 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionDoes the Minister share my concern that the divergence between the product standard requirements in the UK and the EU is of increasing concern to UK businesses, as it escalates…07 Oct 2024HANSARDWatchdogs (Industry and Regulators Committee Report)My Lords, I have the honour of serving on the committee that produced this report, which was chaired superbly by the noble Lord, Lord Hollick, and is now chaired by the noble…09 Sept 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportI add my thanks to the Leader of the House for the very moving and, in a true sense, infuriating sharing of that Statement. I think we would all agree that dealing with the issues…09 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, a Ukrainian drone pilot told me recently that, when they shoot down a Russian drone, they take it to bits and analyse the components. They are finding components that…05 Sept 2024HANSARDEmergency Alert ServiceCan the Minister tell the House which companies have the contract for this service? Is Fujitsu one of them?05 Sept 2024HANSARDCarer’s Allowance: RepaymentsMy Lords, this is a complex matter—as we have been told several times—but, surely, underneath it is something very simple. It is most unlikely that these people are going to be…29 Jul 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationDoes the Minister agree that any further legislation coming forward on SLAPPs should enable the judge to determine the intent of the litigant by their actions as to whether they…24 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the noble and learned Lord the Attorney-General on his appointment and to the noble Lord, Lord Khan. I think I speak for all of us when I say…23 Jul 2024HANSARDWater Companies: Financial ResilienceThe Ofwat website refers to an £88 billion programme of investment that will go into the infrastructure, and describes this as “initially … funded by shareholders or through…23 Jul 2024HANSARDUniversities: Financial SustainabilityIf the Minister is not too busy whispering on the Front Bench, could she confirm whether, if a major university—say, one of the Russell group—were to fall over financially, it…21 May 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillMy Lords, I am neither a landlord nor a tenant, I have managed properties in the past and I have a property qualification. All four of my children were tenants during their…15 May 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillI thank the Minister for that very worthy answer; these are very worthy objectives. I think the answer she is giving me is: “No, it’s not going to increase”, but I appreciate that…15 May 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillJust before the Minister sits down, I have a very simple and short question; it is the one I raised right at the beginning of my contribution. Is it the Government’s view that…15 May 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillI think the tenant can serve notice after four months but they leave after six months. Can the Minister confirm that that is correct?15 May 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillI would be happy to speak to the noble Baroness afterwards.15 May 2024