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HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]If the Minister and indeed the noble Baroness had listened to what I said, they would know that I do not think it is forgettable; I just wanted the Minister to confirm that point.11 Dec 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, in opposing that Clause 16 stand part of the Bill, I shall also speak to the clause stand part notices on Clauses 17 and 20. This is one part of the Bill that has…11 Dec 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister for an admirably comprehensive response. That was what we were looking for—perhaps not everyone, but certainly our Front Benches. There is a lot to…11 Dec 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, this has been a really worthwhile part of our debate, and I thank those who have tabled amendments and the Minister for his response. I was particularly interested to…11 Dec 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, Amendment 20 is intended to probe the legal basis for surveillance of the type of data described in new Section 11(3A)(e). This amendment would prevent public…11 Dec 2023HANSARDCode of Practice on Reasonable Steps to be taken by a Trade Union (Minimum Service Levels)My Lords—06 Dec 2023HANSARDCode of Practice on Reasonable Steps to be taken by a Trade Union (Minimum Service Levels)I apologise to the Deputy Speaker for stepping up too soon. I thank the Minister for describing the first on the menu of the four statutory instruments we will be tasting today. I…06 Dec 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels: Border Security) Regulations 2023My Lords, this is perhaps the most curious of the three statutory instruments aimed at particular sectors. I say that because it seems that the Government have chosen to pick a…06 Dec 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to be working on this Bill—a Bill that we on these Benches broadly welcome. I hope we will be able to work constructively to improve it as it…05 Dec 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillBefore the Minister sits down, I should say that I mentioned the central role that standards and the setting of future standards have. The Minister need not answer the question…05 Dec 2023HANSARDBattery and Hydrogen-powered AircraftMy Lords, my noble friend made a very good point that I do not think was fully covered by the Minister, regarding the ideal nature of battery-powered planes for internal domestic…30 Nov 2023HANSARDWorkers’ RightsMy Lords, the Minister is no stranger to hyperbole, but his description of the CPTPP issues around intellectual property contains several misapprehensions. Could he undertake to…23 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Low Median WageMy Lords, I welcome the noble Baroness to her new spokesperson role. The Chancellor was very pleased to pull the reduction in national insurance from his chancellorial hat at the…23 Nov 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Investment SummitMy Lords, there appears to be rare harmony between the noble Baroness, Lady Hoey, and the Minister and myself. This was clearly a very successful event. Does the Minister put a…23 Nov 2023HANSARDData Protection (Adequacy) (United States of America) Regulations 2023My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness and, indeed, my noble friend Lord Clement-Jones. Their commentary on the process so far is quite damning. I share my noble…22 Nov 2023HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]My Lords, as my noble friend Lord Razzall alluded to, this has been a longer debate than it probably would have been had not the Secretary of State, who has now departed the…21 Nov 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Coaker. I look forward to a fascinating and intimidatingly expert debate. Before commenting on the Bill, I feel…20 Nov 2023HANSARDBritish SteelMy Lords, I welcome the Opposition spokesperson back to his Front Bench and thank the Minister for his answer. However, I do not think that he is grasping the point. Steel is…08 Nov 2023HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, we should all be grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, for bringing this issue back on a number of occasions. We share the great disappointment that the Government have…25 Oct 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe, for his comments. It is good to see the noble Lord, Lord Johnson, here as well, because together, along with other colleagues, they…25 Oct 2023