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HANSARDWorkers’ RightsI am delighted to be taking through the CPTPP Bill, of which one of the key tenets is ensuring that musicians receive a fair proportion of the money they earn from broadcast…23 Nov 2023HANSARDWorkers’ RightsThe Government have rightly maintained a whole series of sections of EU law that allow workers to be properly treated. We are also consulting on a range of other areas where we…23 Nov 2023HANSARDWorkers’ RightsI agree with the noble Earl’s comments about the importance of self-employed individuals, who are the backbone of this country—I have been one myself in the past. That is why, in…23 Nov 2023HANSARDWorkers’ RightsThis debate has run for many months. Over the last year in this House—I am honoured to have played my role in this—we have introduced a number of key workers’ rights Acts,…23 Nov 2023HANSARDWorkers’ RightsIn yesterday’s Autumn Statement, a whole range of measures was announced to ensure that we increase productivity and growth in the economy. In particular, I draw this House’s…23 Nov 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Investment SummitI am very grateful to the noble Baroness for her compliments. The effort around the Northern Ireland Investment Summit was huge, and everyone played their part. I am pleased to…23 Nov 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Investment SummitI am not sure whether the Government provide an ongoing commentary for such sensitive, but very important, negotiations. However, for me it is cause for great optimism that, a few…23 Nov 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Investment SummitI am grateful to my noble friend for asking that question, although I am sorry not to see her sitting alongside me on the Front Bench. She is quite right; there is always more to…23 Nov 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Investment SummitThe summit was a success. It was a truly global occasion, attended by 181 international investors from 24 countries, representing 130 companies and organisations. The Department…23 Nov 2023HANSARDWorkers’ RightsThe Government wholeheartedly agree that the support we must give to carers should be continually reviewed. That is why I was so proud to bring in the Carer’s Leave Act and the…23 Nov 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Investment SummitI thank my noble friend for that point and I agree with him. We have a renewed staff level in Belfast to encourage this type of investment, and I hope that they will continue…23 Nov 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Investment SummitI completely agree with the noble Baroness on the need to come to a conclusion over forming a stable political environment for businesses to invest in Northern Ireland. I reassure…23 Nov 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Investment SummitI must say that I am delighted that my friend the noble Lord, Lord Fox, from the Liberal Democrat Benches is rejoicing and celebrating the benefits of Brexit, because that is…23 Nov 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Investment SummitI am grateful to my noble friend for that prompt. The Northern Ireland Investment Summit was itself ultimately funded by an initiative led by our current Prime Minister when he…23 Nov 2023HANSARDWorkers’ RightsI will read Hansard on that debate. I seem to remember being there myself; I delegated the opening to one of our newest Members. We promised, during that debate, to have a full…23 Nov 2023HANSARDWorkers’ RightsThe Government have done a huge amount to ensure that principles such as zero-hours contracts can remain flexible, allowing millions of people to do the work they wish to do and…23 Nov 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Investment SummitI am grateful for that question and the opportunity to discuss matters of tax. Yesterday, the Chancellor announced in his Autumn Statement a raft of incredibly powerful measures…23 Nov 2023HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]I thank the noble Lord for the segue into my closing address. It is an enormous pleasure to conclude this debate. Before I do so, I draw Members’ attention to my entries in the…21 Nov 2023HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]That the Bill be committed to a Grand Committee, and that it be an instruction to the Grand Committee that they consider the bill in the following order: Clauses 1 to 3, The…21 Nov 2023HANSARDTata Steel: Port TalbotAgain, I appreciate very much the questions on this extremely sensitive and complex area. It is not the Government who run Port Talbot steelworks or Tata Steel, so I am not able…19 Sept 2023