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HANSARDPensions CommissionTo ask His Majesty’s Government what recent progress the Pensions Commission has made on its programme of work.22 Jul 2026HANSARDPensions CommissionPerhaps I may first welcome my noble friend the Minister to her rightful place on the Front Bench. I thank her for her Answer. We look forward to the progress of the commission to…22 Jul 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I speak in favour of these regulations. Despite the case made by the noble Baroness, Lady Stedman-Scott, there was much in what she said about the purpose of reviews…22 Jul 2026HANSARDTrade Unions (Permissible Means of Voting) and Employment Rights (Unfair Dismissal) (Amendment) Order 2026I need to declare an interest because yesterday morning, in the post, I received my ballot paper for the election of the general secretary of my union. I looked at it. Of course,…22 Jul 2026HANSARDMini-tender Offers: Protection for ShareholdersTo broaden the issue slightly to investors getting advice from AI apps, such as Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude, do these apps owe the client consumer duty?15 Jul 2026HANSARDSudan: Operational Restrictions on Humanitarian ActorsI thank my noble friend for her answers and the work she is doing on this appalling situation. It is clear from her answers that the obstruction of humanitarian aid accessing the…15 Jul 2026HANSARDCivil Service PensionsI thank my noble friend for the Statement. As she knows, I have been asking questions on this issue for most of this year, so I welcome the attention it is now receiving from the…13 Jul 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]I cannot but support the desire for greater public understanding of financial matters. The noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe, and the noble Lord, Lord Holmes of Richmond, have…08 Jul 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]No, I am not for one moment suggesting that. I am saying that, in other discussions, I have heard it said explicitly or by implication. It is a danger and, given what we are…08 Jul 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]The noble Lord makes a compelling case, but can he say what is meant by “facilitate” in the amendment?06 Jul 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension SchemeTo ask his Majesty’s Government what further steps they are taking to resolve difficulties being experienced with the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme, in…30 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension SchemeI thank my noble friend the Minister for her reply. The issue is getting a return to normal service standards, which was hoped to be achieved by June—by today—but clearly it…30 Jun 2026HANSARDPension Access Rules: Impact on Terminally IllI very much welcome the response from my noble friend the Minister. It is of particular importance that the variation in the schemes’ practice is part of the review, and obviously…30 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]This is an important and interesting debate. I want to draw attention to and base my remarks on Amendment 95, which refers specifically to the poverty premium in insurance. This…29 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]What she just said. As the final representative of the committee in this Committee, I agree with what the other members of the Financial Services Regulation Committee have said.…29 Jun 2026HANSARDDarfur: AtrocitiesI thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for his important Question. I know that my noble friend the Minister is well aware of the nature of the appalling tragedy taking place in…24 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]Sorry. Were you winding?22 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]I just wanted to say that I have a lot to say on the Financial Ombudsman Service but I shall save it all for group 6.22 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]This extensive group of amendments is focused on the role and functioning of the Financial Ombudsman Service—the FOS. We have already had a taste of that debate with group 2, but…22 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]I will speak just briefly. I find myself in the unusual situation of agreeing with the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, on the role and functioning of the Financial Services…22 Jun 2026