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HANSARDMultilateral Free TradeMy Lords, the noble Lord makes a very important point; regretfully, I do not have substantive details on that, and I will come back to him. In general principles, the UK is a very…06 Jan 2025HANSARDMultilateral Free TradeThe noble Lord makes a very interesting point. Tariffs are not good for trade: they will make things more expensive. We have benefited from tariff-free trading relationships with…06 Jan 2025HANSARDMultilateral Free TradeMy Lords, the general principle is that free trade has benefited many, many countries. It has lifted millions out of poverty globally, and it has brought in many goods at really…06 Jan 2025HANSARDMultilateral Free TradeAbsolutely. I assure the noble Lord that services will be included in any of our conversations with our partners.06 Jan 2025HANSARDMultilateral Free TradeThe noble Baroness is right. In any of our trading agreements we need to look at workers’ rights and how the country treats its employees. At the same time, we must also advocate…06 Jan 2025HANSARDChina: Human Rights and SecurityMy Lords, on behalf of my Government Whip colleagues, I wish all noble Lords, the clerks and doorkeepers a very merry Christmas, a restful recess and a fabulous new year. With…19 Dec 2024HANSARDRecognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024That the draft regulations laid before the House on 22 May, 31 October and 4 November be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 17 December.18 Dec 2024HANSARDRecognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024My Lords, I am grateful for the support from the noble Baroness, Lady Garden of Frognal, and for the contribution made by my noble friend Lord Jones. I will come to my noble…17 Dec 2024HANSARDInformation Sharing (Disclosure by the Registrar) Regulations 2024My Lords, I am very grateful for all contributions and I thank especially the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe, for supporting these regulations. As he knows, the work was undertaken by…17 Dec 2024HANSARDRecognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to…17 Dec 2024HANSARDInformation Sharing (Disclosure by the Registrar) Regulations 2024My Lords, in speaking to the information-sharing regulations, I shall also speak to the Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Protection and Disclosure of Information and…17 Dec 2024HANSARDPrison Capacity StrategyMy Lords, the noble Lord was not present at the start of the debate and therefore, according to the Companion , should not be speaking.17 Dec 2024HANSARDRecognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.) Regulations 2024My Lords, these regulations were laid before the House on 4 November 2024. Before I turn to my opening comments, I draw the Committee’s attention to the correction slip issued in…17 Dec 2024HANSARDInformation Sharing (Disclosure by the Registrar) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Information Sharing (Disclosure by the Registrar) Regulations 2024.17 Dec 2024HANSARDPrison Capacity StrategyNo.17 Dec 2024HANSARDCompanies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Protection and Disclosure of Information and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Protection and Disclosure of Information and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024.17 Dec 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]I thank the noble Lord for that, and I am sure the officials will have taken notice as well. I must also highlight that, in line with the Government’s commitment to transparency…11 Dec 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]I thank the noble Baroness for the question. I will need to come back to her on it because I want to be absolutely clear that I am giving her the correct information, rather than…11 Dec 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank noble Lords for their amendments in this group related to criminal offences. This is an important area, and I am grateful for the knowledgeable and informed…11 Dec 2024HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all noble Lords and noble Baronesses for their contributions in the debate on this grouping of amendments; in particular, I thank the noble Lords, Lord Fox and…11 Dec 2024