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HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillThe review is necessary because it is important to take into account multiple government departments, including the Treasury, and non-governmental bodies such as the regulators. I…30 Jan 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillIf I could go on, perhaps my further remarks will address the noble Baroness’s question; if not, I will endeavour to write to her, if that is all right. In November 2022, the FCA…30 Jan 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Biodiversity) (England) Regulations 2022That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 19 December 2022 be approved. Relevant document: 25th Report by the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (special attention…25 Jan 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Biodiversity) (England) Regulations 2022I thank all noble Baronesses for their valuable contributions tonight. This is a very important subject, regardless of the time or the fact that this is an SI as opposed to a…25 Jan 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Biodiversity) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, I declare my farming and land management interests—some of that land is SSSI, as I have set out in the register. Biodiversity globally is in decline, and in England…25 Jan 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, I am afraid that the noble Lord missed the entirety of the Minister’s opening speech, where he referenced the 2063 date. I suggest that he reads it in Hansard .23 Jan 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, it is the turn of this side. There will be time for everyone to contribute.23 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillThat the House do now adjourn.21 Dec 2022HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, I wish all noble Lords and House staff a very happy Christmas and new year.21 Dec 2022HANSARDCryptocurrenciesThe Government launched a new anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing regime for crypto assets in January 2020. UK crypto asset exchange providers and custodian…20 Dec 2022HANSARDCryptocurrenciesI certainly hope that I am not laying the foundations for the next financial crash. This Question is specifically about crypto assets, not shadow banking.20 Dec 2022HANSARDCryptocurrenciesVolatility is a characteristic of certain crypto assets. The FCA and the Bank of England have warned that crypto assets are high-risk and investors should be prepared to lose all…20 Dec 2022HANSARDCryptocurrenciesI thank the noble Lord for that question. The non-fungible token market has grown considerably over the past year. New types of NFTs have emerged that blur the boundary between…20 Dec 2022HANSARDCryptocurrenciesI thank my noble friend for the question. At Fintech Week 2022 the Government announced their commitment to consult on a world-leading regime for a broader set of crypto asset…20 Dec 2022HANSARDCryptocurrenciesRecent events in the crypto asset market such as the failure of FTX and the stablecoin Terra Luna have highlighted vulnerabilities in the sector and reinforce the need for timely,…20 Dec 2022HANSARDCryptocurrenciesThe UK remains committed to creating an environment where firms can innovate while maintaining financial stability and regulatory standards so that people and businesses can use…20 Dec 2022HANSARDFinance BillI am sorry; I do not understand the question. The noble Lord, Lord Tunnicliffe, raised the issue of non-dom status. It is important to recognise that non-doms play an important…20 Dec 2022HANSARDFinance BillI do not have a crystal ball so I cannot say whether there will be an impact but we want to be careful not to disincentivise investment to move away from fossil fuels.20 Dec 2022HANSARDFinance BillI will have to disagree with the noble Baroness. I did not say that councils were not going to increase council tax rates but that we expect them to show restraint. The issue of…20 Dec 2022HANSARDFinance BillI thank the noble Lord for the intervention. I will have to go back and check Hansard . I heard him raise pensions in general but also public sector pensions, but if I am wrong, I…20 Dec 2022