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HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020The Minister will not be surprised to hear that I still regard it as a shame that companies with bonds—companies rather than businesses—have sought to be rescued. My research…29 Jul 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Bill23 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, there are seven amendments in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Trenchard: Amendments 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 16 and 17. All seven, however, address pretty much the same…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, I take the assurances from the Perspex-covered Dispatch Box that the Minister will monitor the situation. I take this opportunity to apologise: I did not mean that I had…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, this amendment is broadly similar to my earlier amendments—I am not quite sure why it is in a different group, to be honest, but so be it. It applies to the…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his remarks and all noble and noble and learned Lords from all sides of the House for a really interesting debate, agreeing on much. I think my…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Bill16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillI will speak to Amendments 12, 13, 17, 18, 30 and 31, all of which are mine. Essentially, they make the same point, but I had to table several amendments to the Bill to cover it.…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, I refer to my registered interests. I welcome the Bill, which contains many measures I called for the Government to enact in our Budget debate in this House on 18 March,…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public Wealth Investment FundMy Lords, I refer to my register of interests. There is no question that we need some sort of public wealth investment bank to replace CBILS—perhaps using the old model that 3i…09 Jun 2020HANSARDInheritance TaxMy Lords, IHT is an iniquitous tax and the noble Lords, Lord Palmer and Lord Wood, have a point, although full disclosure of any schemes has to be made in box K of IHT 100. Will…20 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BusinessMy Lords, when I saw that there was to be a Statement on business, I hoped it would include further guidance on the financing of business. While I congratulate the Government on…13 May 2020HANSARDCharitable and Voluntary SectorMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Addington, on this important debate. As my entry in the register of interests discloses, I am a donor and trustee of a number of…30 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: British Business BankMy Lords, I too have spoken to a large number of businesses that are trying to get CBILS loans. The reality is that they are just not able to get them; they are being turned down.…30 Apr 2020HANSARDGarden CentresMy Lords—29 Apr 2020HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I welcome my noble friend to his new role. I was one of those who called out in private discussions with previous Chancellors and in public for this House to have a…18 Mar 2020HANSARDIsrael and Palestine: United States’ Proposals for PeaceMy Lords, it is always an honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Singh of Wimbledon. I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Tonge, on securing this debate. I refer your Lordships…27 Feb 2020HANSARDTerrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillMy Lords, it is always an honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Pannick. I welcome this Bill, which honours a promise made by the Justice Secretary on 3 February. The situation is…24 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I welcome this Bill. Having spoken on a number of other Bills that dealt with our departure from the EU, particularly those relating to our leaving with no deal—at one…13 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, back to the economy. We have been fortunate to date that the UK economy has outperformed expectations. Employment remains at a record high and unemployment, at 3.8%, is…09 Jan 2020