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HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingI agree with my noble friend that we have cause to meet requests from the Welsh Government—we need to receive them properly, understand them and have clarity about what they want.…01 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechI remind the noble Lord that speakers in the gap should take a maximum of four minutes.21 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechThe noble Lord is on the speakers’ list—huge apologies there.21 May 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, as we have only just received the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill back from the Commons, we will have to adjourn during pleasure until a point, to be…28 Apr 2026HANSARDAgriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026My Lords, next we are due to consider the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which has come from the other place. The window for tabling amendments will be open…27 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, as we are still awaiting the Minister for the next business—we moved a little faster than we were expecting—we will adjourn during pleasure for five minutes, until the…27 Apr 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataI absolutely agree with my noble friend. Strong Labour councils and strong Labour mayors working with the Labour Government have delivered economic prosperity—and, I add, not only…23 Apr 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataThe noble Lord tempts me to cross a red line which is a little above my pay grade in talking about our trading arrangements and any future trading agreements with the European…23 Apr 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataIt is important to understand what we are doing through our youth guarantee trailblazers in England to tackle inactivity and to solve the problem of the number of NEETs, which…23 Apr 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataThe noble Baroness is absolutely right. AI is very much at the forefront of all our minds as we continue to grapple with the long-term impact that it will have on our economy.…23 Apr 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataI note that the noble Lord has changed the usual formulation of his regular Question on unemployment figures because the unemployment figures fell to below 5%, as seen in the…23 Apr 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataMy Lords, April’s statistics show that economic inactivity has fallen by nearly 360,000 since we came into office. Vacancies began falling in 2022, but we have stabilised and…23 Apr 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataWe have taken action on business rates for businesses in that sector. Positively, just last year we introduced foundation apprenticeships for young people in targeted sectors. In…23 Apr 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataI am pleased to welcome the noble Baroness’s welcome for the defence deal. It is vital. We talk about repairing and improving the country’s infrastructure, and here we are talking…23 Apr 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataThe Government have always worked closely with the current Government of Wales and we will continue to work with any future Government in Wales. It will help if they continue to…23 Apr 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, in moving Motion A, I will also speak to Motions B, B1 and C. The Commons have disagreed with Amendment 1 on the grounds that it could introduce, rather than mitigate,…20 Apr 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillNot yet.20 Apr 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillI am glad that, for once, our debate on the LGPS has been short and sweet. I thank both opposition Front Benches for their engagement on this issue. I am glad that the noble…20 Apr 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillIt is in the second group.20 Apr 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMotions D and D1 are the opening Motions of the next group.20 Apr 2026