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HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillIt was locally sourced—that is my focus, but lamb from anywhere in the UK is delicious, as is all our produce. I reiterate my personal passion for and commitment to this important…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillMy Lords, I begin with an apology that I did not at the beginning declare or direct noble Lords’ attention to my register of interests. There was a comment at Second Reading, and…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank my noble friend for his comments. Consent is either given or not given. For the reasons why, he must make inquiries of the various Assemblies that have not given their…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI always thank the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, for his academic approach to these debates, and I am grateful to him for those points. The former Secretary of State was right when she…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillMy Lords, this has continued to be—and I am not just talking about the words we have exchanged today—a very important debate on devolution and the role of the devolved…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank the noble Lord for that intervention. I think I have made my position clear that any concomitant actions following on from this Bill will relate specifically to the…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank the noble Lord for his comments. This is one reason why we are pressing ahead with the Bill: it is part of the process that will lead to the agreement coming into force. I…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank the noble Lord. As I say, this does not change the process in any way. It is simply about protection for people bidding for contracts. In terms of advertising for…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank the noble Lord. I am not 100% clear on the point he is making. Thresholds are set at whatever is negotiated. Any contract above the level of the threshold is protected…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillMy Lords, I am delighted to be speaking in what is my first Bill Committee in your Lordships’ House. I start by saying how grateful I am for the engagement that I have had with…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their comments. I am delighted to respond to the thoughtful contributions we have heard—from the noble Lords, Lord Lennie and Lord Kerr, and…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI appreciate the comment made by the noble Lord. I am told that it refers to Clause 1(1)(b), which says, “otherwise for the purposes of dealing with matters arising out of, or…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI am going to come to a conclusion and then I will hand back to the noble Lord. I ask that these amendments not be pressed, and maintain that Clause 2 and Schedule 2 should stand…23 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillThat the Bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House, and that it be an instruction to the Committee that they consider the Bill in the following order: Clauses 1 and 2,…09 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI am grateful for that point and would be happy to clarify. I will certainly work closely with the noble Lord in Committee. My point is that Australian imports already operate…09 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank noble Lords for taking part in today’s debate and for the contributions from all sides of the House: it has been absolutely fascinating. I am extremely grateful also that…09 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillThat the Bill will be now read a second time.09 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillMy Lords, I draw noble Lords’ attention to my interests. They include an investment in a New Zealand-based asset management company, but what they do not include are the important…09 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank the noble Baroness. I am about to go on to that exact chapter in making my final point on standards, which are important. I take this issue to heart. It is absolutely…09 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank my noble friend for both her points, the first of which is heard. The assumption is that these agencies can police our borders. Clearly, if there are different…09 Jan 2023