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HANSARDStrategic Priorities Statement: DefenceI am grateful to the noble Lord for his question, but I am not sure he listened to the first Answer I gave. I very clearly said that the statement of strategic priorities sets out…25 Mar 2025HANSARDStrategic Priorities Statement: DefenceI will absolutely pass that on to the Chancellor.25 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 1, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A.24 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 13, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 13A.24 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 14, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 14A.24 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 15, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 15A.24 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 16, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 16A.24 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 17, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 17A.24 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 18, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 18A.24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureMy Lords, last year, the Government legislated to reform retail disclosure so that it is fairer and more proportionate. Recognising the concerns mentioned in the Question, the…24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureI am very grateful to the noble Baroness for the question. I also pay tribute to other noble Lords, including the noble Baronesses, Lady Altmann and Lady Bowles, for their…24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureI am grateful to the noble Baroness for her question. I absolutely recognise the key role that the investment company sector plays in the UK’s economy, as she sets out,…24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureI absolutely recognise the issues that the noble Lord raises. The Government’s view is that now that they have temporarily removed investment trusts from cost disclosure…24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureI do not think I can agree with the second part of the noble Lord’s question, but I absolutely agree that these vehicles do not exist in Europe and do exist in this country, which…24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureYes, I agree with my noble friend. The Government have provided the Financial Conduct Authority with tailored powers to deliver a new disclosure regime that is fairer and more…24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureYes, I do share the noble Baroness’s concern, which is exactly why we have done all the things that I have set out so far in this Answer. The Government’s policy regarding saving…24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureI am grateful to the noble Baroness for her question. What she is saying is right; the Government share her view. That is exactly why the Chancellor established the pensions…24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureI am grateful to the noble Baroness, again, for her question. I am not sure that we are going to agree on this specific point. I have already set out the Government’s position…24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureThe Government have a very clear objective of increasing living standards in all parts of the country. We want all households to have more money available to spend and to save.24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureI think that is a matter for the Financial Conduct Authority.24 Mar 2025