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HANSARDCovid-19: Mental HealthHas the Minister made any assessment of the effect on women of the ending of the self-employment income support scheme, since the inequalities report says that women still earn…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public Wealth Investment FundTo rebuild our economy, the Government should listen to the many calling for our recovery through investment instead of paying down debt, which is where they seem to be…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public Wealth Investment FundTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to establish a public wealth investment fund to support those businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Walking and CyclingMy Lords, cyclists prefer to use minor roads and leave main roads to motor traffic, but they are often discouraged to find that the surfaces on such side roads are broken and…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: EconomyNoble Lords are right: the pandemic has clearly shown how the economy does not work for everyone and lacks resilience. Take the resilience of care homes. The largest group has a…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy Lords, the time allotted for the Statement is now up. The day’s Virtual Proceedings are now complete and are adjourned.03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseThe noble Lord, Lord Empey, has withdrawn, so I call the noble Lord, Lord Balfe.03 Jun 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillNo noble Lord has asked to speak after the Minister, so I now call the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones.02 Jun 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, this Virtual Committee will now begin. I remind Members that these proceedings are subject to parliamentary privilege and that what we say is available to the public…02 Jun 2020HANSARDUnemployment: SupportLike other noble Lords, I am concerned about young people. Will the Minister be more specific about extra support, such as the transitional funding for training, support for the…21 May 2020HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, Virtual Proceedings of the House of Lords will now resume. I remind Members that these are subject to parliamentary privilege and that what we say is available to the…19 May 2020HANSARDFood Supply and SecurityMy Lords, the Virtual Proceedings will now adjourn until a convenient point after 4.30 pm for the Question for Short Debate in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Bird.14 May 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeCBILS is much criticised for being slow due to the many checks. This approach is much more suitable for equity investment. Will the Government create such a vehicle instead, to…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: British Business BankMy Lords, so that lessons can be learned and in the spirit of more transparency, will the Government ensure that financial help given under these schemes will be clearly disclosed…30 Apr 2020HANSARDChemicals RegulationThe Government’s decision to withdraw from REACH contradicts what the Minister has just said. Experience has shown that shared research enhances that research. Leaving the…16 Mar 2020HANSARDBBC and Public Service BroadcastingI welcome this opportunity to speak up for the BBC and thank my noble friend for moving this debate. Like other noble Lords, I am appalled at how this Government seek to undermine…05 Mar 2020HANSARDArts and Cultural ServicesMy Lords, we were told a year ago that there was a plan for business rate relief for music venues, particularly in the regions. When will we get it?03 Mar 2020HANSARDGovernment SpendingI thank the Minister for that reply, but it does not tell us what we can afford: it tells us the Government’s hopes and aspirations. Yet the Office for National Statistics tells…29 Oct 2019HANSARDGovernment SpendingTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the fiscal framework within which they are making their spending promises.29 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, I did not recognise the picture painted by the Leader of the House in her opening words. Our membership of the EU has made us better off, it has been flexible and it has…19 Oct 2019