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HANSARDFinance BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to close this debate on the Finance Bill on behalf of the Government. I thank all noble Lords for their constructive and considered contributions and…20 Dec 2022HANSARDFinance BillMy Lords, in the face of unprecedented global headwinds, my right honourable friend the Chancellor delivered an Autumn Budget Statement acknowledging the difficult decisions that…20 Dec 2022HANSARDFinance BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.20 Dec 2022HANSARDCryptocurrenciesThe UK is taking a tailored and proportionate approach to crypto asset regulation that is sensitive to the risks posed and responsive to new developments in the market. Our…20 Dec 2022HANSARDCryptocurrenciesThe right reverend Prelate makes an excellent point. HMT is working closely with the FCA so that the risks involved in investing in this asset class can be clearly and explicitly…20 Dec 2022HANSARDRetailers: CashMy Lords, Ministers and officials have meetings with a variety of organisations in the public and private sectors, including on access to cash and related issues. Details of…15 Dec 2022HANSARDRetailers: CashMy noble friend makes an excellent point that, to be fully included in society, a working bank account is essential. I will certainly take that back to the department to ensure…15 Dec 2022HANSARDRetailers: CashSince 2019, the Government have chaired the Financial Inclusion Policy Forum, bringing together the financial services industry, consumer groups, the regulator and the third…15 Dec 2022HANSARDRetailers: CashI have suffered that situation myself. A customer intending to park who has not been warned that payment has moved from a cash or coin system to digital-only should take that up…15 Dec 2022HANSARDRetailers: CashAs someone who comes from a rural community, I know only too well the trials and tribulations of getting a good connection. The Government recognise that digital inclusion needs…15 Dec 2022HANSARDRetailers: CashAs my noble friend will know, technology and consumer behaviour are changing and it remains the choice of individual organisations whether to accept or decline any form of…15 Dec 2022HANSARDRetailers: CashThe definition of “legal tender” is quite narrow. However, the ongoing trend in payments in the UK has been away from cash and towards card payments and other digital…15 Dec 2022HANSARDRetailers: CashFollowing the Government’s commitment to legislate, industry is working together to develop new initiatives to provide shared access to cash services. This includes a process for…15 Dec 2022HANSARDRetailers: CashThe Government want to ensure that people have appropriate access to financial products and services, which includes bank accounts, payment services and cash. LINK, the operator…15 Dec 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillMy Lords, the amendment proposed by the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, is similar to amendments put forward during Committee and Report in the other place. As the Government…14 Dec 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillMy Lords, I will speak now to the minor and technical amendments to the Bill that the Government have tabled. Amendment 49 replaces the reference to a “relevant” obligation in…14 Dec 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill14 Dec 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillMy Lords, I beg to move that the debate on this amendment be adjourned, to resume the House to take questions on an Oral Statement.14 Dec 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillAll I can say at this stage is that it will be as soon as possible.14 Dec 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillThat the order of commitment of 21 November be discharged and the Bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House; and that the instruction to the Grand Committee of 21…06 Dec 2022