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HANSARDBritish SteelMy Lords, the Minister talked about transparency and I am pleased that we were able to insert those quarterly reports into the legislation. The Minister in the Commons, in answer…20 Jul 2026HANSARDBritish SteelMy Lords, the important part of my question was: when does the Minister think that this board will be appointed? Can he give us a window for when that will happen?20 Jul 2026HANSARDBritish SteelWho is the Secretary of State?20 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness HiringMy Lords, the Minister’s statistics match mine. There has been a bit of an uptick in employment, but not in one area: graduates. Graduates are facing a terrible time. Entry-level…14 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, I agree with the Minister that the Bill is an important element in securing the future of the vital steel industry. It is, of course, a first step. There is an awful lot…13 Jul 2026HANSARDEmployment: Artificial IntelligenceMy Lords, whatever the effect on jobs, the figures set out by the noble Lord, Lord Khan, indicate that there is already a crisis of confidence among our young people as they face…13 Jul 2026HANSARDUnpaid CarersMy Lords, when I was piloting the Carer’s Leave Bill 2023 through your Lordships’ House, Centrica was one of the companies I spoke to. Centrica and other companies were already…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendments 15 and 16 in my name, but first I speak in support of Amendments 12 and 13 in the names of the noble Lords, Lord Sharpe and Lord Hunt,…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, I am in slight confusion that I hope the Minister can clear up. My understanding of Amendment 6A is that it offers a one-term renewal of two years, meaning a four-year…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, that was a very positive response from the Minister, and I thank him and his team for really listening to what we have been saying. Amendment 17 is an important step…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, because this is Report, I will not repeat my Committee speech. Briefly, Clause 2 is unchanged and Clauses 4 and 15 have been amended along the lines that the previous…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, I welcome the noble and right reverend Lord’s descent from the spiritual to the temporal, and indeed the financial. His contribution is appreciated. I also welcome all…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. Before coming to the Minister’s words, I will pick up on the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Redwood, on…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI am just confused, because the wording of Amendment 45 from the noble Lord, Lord Empey, asks for an impact assessment on the likely effects on Northern Ireland, and the wording…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI have a point of information. The Bill has nothing to do with steel tariffs. We have had several Statements on steel tariffs in your Lordships’ House, to which I do not think the…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 1, I will speak to Amendments 7, 9 and 24 in my name. In Committee, I noted the difficulty of phasing the exercise of the principal transfer powers…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe, raises a serious issue. There was a moment when I thought I had passed through the looking glass. Your Lordships on that side of the House…08 Jul 2026