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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillWell, I am not so sure about the “democrat”, but they are certainly called Liberal Democrats. They will be able to say, “We raised your concerns”, but they raised our concerns in…21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI would agree, but it would not provide for the costs of private patients, who are already paying over and above the odds because of the local authorities. I am not criticising…21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThe noble Lord was kind enough to write to me and apologise, and we always very much respect the courteous way in which he handles debates in our House.21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillBefore the noble Lord sits down, does not the Bill itself extend extensions, by changing the secondary threshold for class 1 contributions?21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillBefore my noble friend leaves this figure of £940 million for social care, something like one in seven of the beds in the NHS are occupied by people who are well and who could be…21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillIf the noble Lord is going to make a Second Reading speech on an amendment, is it okay if we all do the same thing?21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThat is a very ingenious argument, and I hesitate to argue with such a distinguished economist, but just think of what the noble Lord said. He said that the increase in the labour…21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillIndeed, but let us not get into that argument. What is the biggest problem facing the country? It is that more than 9 million people who are of working age and capable of working…21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Viscount, Lord Chandos, who is very wise and diligent. For many years, we were together on the Economic Affairs Committee. I…21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThe noble Lord is very diligent in his reading. I am sure that he will have read the all-party report that has only just been published by the Economic Affairs Committee of this…21 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI accept that more money has been allocated to nursery and early-years provision, but providers are also facing increased costs. Does the Minister not accept that the national…21 Jan 2025HANSARDErasmus ProgrammeMy Lords, did I imagine it or, when the Labour Party was in opposition, did we not hear endless questions condemning the previous Government for not joining Erasmus? What has…20 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance: Employer ContributionsMy Lords, in Monday’s debate on national insurance, a number of noble Lords raised the issue of special needs transport conducted by local authorities which is contracted out. In…09 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillWill the Minister take the opportunity to correct his noble friend and confirm that Divisions are not allowed in Grand Committee?08 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, forgive me for pointing out that on the Liberal Democrat Benches, the turnout in support of their regret amendment on Monday was less than half their complement. They…08 Jan 2025HANSARDForeign-owned Social Media CompaniesMy Lords, does the Leader of the House think it is time that we looked at the rules regarding foreign contributors to political parties, albeit through domestic companies which…07 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the right reverend Prelate. I look forward to him tabling amendments at a later stage in the consideration of the Bill to meet the…06 Jan 2025HANSARDHospice FundingMy Lords, I commend to the Minister a scheme that I introduced when I was Secretary of State for Scotland, at the suggestion of the broadcaster Martyn Lewis, who wrote a book on…06 Jan 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe speaking limit is advisory. If a noble Lord wants to move a Motion, they can. Labour promises that there will be another Bill in this Parliament, after consultation, to carry…11 Dec 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to participate in this debate, and I look forward to hearing the maiden speech of my noble friend Lord Brady of Altrincham. The Government won a very…11 Dec 2024