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HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillLike I said, I will speak to the department and write with a definition of what constitutes “in the public interest”. Parliamentary committees can already conduct their own…20 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, the Government agree that the regular review of rules after implementation is essential to ensure that they remain appropriate and continue to have the desired effect.…20 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillI understand what my noble friend is getting at and think that, when each issue is put to the Treasury, it will consider whether or not it is in the public interest.20 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillI will write with a full definition of what constitutes “in the public interest”.20 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillI am sorry; at this stage, I will have to take that back to the department and write to my noble friend. On Amendments 80 and 147, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Bowles, the…20 Feb 2023HANSARDClimate Change: Nature-based Solutions (STC Report)My Lords, I declare my interests in farming and land management, as set out in the register. I take this opportunity to congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Brown of Cambridge,…09 Feb 2023HANSARDCarrier Strike GroupThe noble Lord is correct that, as part of a planned inspection, a defect was found. It was promptly reported and fixed. In light of this issue, my right honourable friend the…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCarrier Strike GroupMy Lords, we welcome the findings of the interim report into the loss of the F35B aircraft in 2021. While it would be inappropriate to comment fully until the final report is…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCarrier Strike GroupMy Lords, I will have to write to my noble friend on the exact size.06 Feb 2023HANSARDCarrier Strike GroupHMS “Prince of Wales” is expected to commence her operational programme as planned in autumn 2023. However, an issue has been identified with her port shaft. To prevent a similar…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCarrier Strike GroupI would not wish to comment on specific locations of operations for reasons that I am sure the noble Lord would understand. I can say that we are always training and working with…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCarrier Strike GroupAs your Lordships are aware, the integrated review refresh is an ongoing process and it would not be appropriate for me to prejudge the outcome.06 Feb 2023HANSARDCarrier Strike GroupMy Lords, there are currently 29 UK F35Bs in service. The complement of assets deployed on the carriers will be flexible. The air wing will be configured to meet defence needs for…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCarrier Strike GroupMy Lords, I declare my interests as a serving Army reservist. However, I am today responding in my capacity as His Majesty’s Government’s spokesperson for defence. The definition…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCarrier Strike GroupI understand the point that the noble and gallant Lord is making. In 2022, the number of UK F35Bs available for embarked operations to support routine carrier deployments was a…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCarrier Strike GroupI understand what my noble friend is saying, but the CSG21 deployment saw the US Marine Corps F35 squadron integrated throughout, which is a tangible demonstration of the UK-US…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCarrier Strike GroupOn current plans, by the end of 2025 the UK will have procured 48 F35B Lightning aircraft, which are capable of operating from both land and the UK’s Queen Elizabeth-class…06 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillI will have to write to the noble Baroness.30 Jan 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Sheehan, Lady Wheatcroft, Lady Hayman, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle and Lady Kramer, for raising voter reporting. The Government…30 Jan 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillIs the noble Baroness asking why the review is necessary or why it is scheduled for that time?30 Jan 2023