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HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his comprehensive answer on these amendments. I am not sure how much cheer the noble Earl will be getting from the answer, but he will I hope be…09 Mar 2022HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillI appreciate that latter point, and the conflict of interest is a concerning issue, particularly around how arbitrators are able either to sign off on that or not be required to…09 Mar 2022HANSARDHorizon EuropeMy Lords, the head of policy at the Wellcome Trust is quoted as saying: “There is a real prospect that bright young scientists will decide it will be best … if they leave the UK.”…09 Mar 2022HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillMy Lords, it is pleasing to see so many more noble Lords attending this debate than there were in Committee, when there were just four of us—two of whom have subsequently come…09 Mar 2022HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill09 Mar 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Macdonald. I think it is the first time I have ever had to do so; it is quite a daunting prospect having heard such an…09 Mar 2022HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak on behalf of the noble Earl, Earl Lytton, who, as previously advertised, is the second member of the “Covid 2” in this team. His absence is disappointing…09 Mar 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) BillAbout that: with many other Bills, the Government go out for consultation for six or eight months, redraft the Bill, then have two more White Papers. Then, sometime after three…09 Mar 2022HANSARDNational Insurance ContributionsMy Lords, the Minister is right to point out the pressure on the health and social care sectors. Assuming the Government do carry on with their plan, does she agree that it is…07 Mar 2022HANSARDRussian Oil and Gas ImportsMy Lords, the remarkable spike in gas prices today indicates a real challenge ahead for gas distribution in this country. To date, the big companies have absorbed the customers of…07 Mar 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble and learned Lord, who has just given the Government some wise advice which I hope the Minister will carry back to his colleagues. We…03 Mar 2022HANSARDPost Office: HorizonMy Lords, I know the Minister has been working hard on this issue and he should be commended by all sides of the House on the effort that he is putting into it. The Statement says…24 Feb 2022HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillI appreciate that, and I am pleased that there will be more statutory guidance. It seems to me that the sources of data should not be the topic under discussion during the…10 Feb 2022HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and GasMy Lords, in Q3 of last year, which is the last time for which data is available, exports from the UK North Sea were double those of the period in the previous year. At the same…10 Feb 2022HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillI thank the Minister for his comments, which I clearly do not agree with. Everybody’s interests are best served by getting on with something as long as what we are getting on with…10 Feb 2022HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillMy Lords, we are on the last group— so soon. The amendment “would require the Secretary of State to review the impact of this Act four months after the Act has been passed.” That…10 Feb 2022HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillTurning the telescope around the other way, the reason for specifying four months was the Government specifying six months in Clause 9(2). It seems perverse to have a review that…10 Feb 2022HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill10 Feb 2022HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillI am not sure whether I have to withdraw, but I thank the Minister for his comments. We look forward to consulting between Committee and Report. This is important. I cannot speak…10 Feb 2022HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillMy Lords, Clause 27 would establish the Henry VIII power, which has drawn the ire of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee—so this speech will come as no surprise…10 Feb 2022