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HANSARDLondon Stock Exchange: Decline in UK FundsAs I say, the pension review is considering whether further government intervention may be needed to ensure that our reforms to the UK pension system benefit UK growth. Of course,…13 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: Hospitality SectorI am rather astonished that the noble Earl has gone on this line of inquiry, but I am absolutely delighted that he has, because, as he knows, it is one of my favourite topics; I…13 Feb 2025HANSARDLondon Stock Exchange: Decline in UK FundsThe noble Lord says that the corporation tax is uncompetitive, but it is where his Government put it. We have said that we will cap it at that level for the remainder of this…13 Feb 2025HANSARDLondon Stock Exchange: Decline in UK FundsThe decision on whether a firm can list in the UK is a matter for the independent regulator, the FCA, subject to a firm meeting its listing rules and relevant disclosure…13 Feb 2025HANSARDLondon Stock Exchange: Decline in UK FundsMy Lords, there has been a net decline in investment in UK funds for the past nine consecutive years. This is, of course, a matter of concern, although this does reflect global…13 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingI completely agree with my noble friend. He is absolutely right that the previous Government left a £22 billion black hole; they had no idea how to fund that. We have still heard…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingNo, I will not. The noble Baroness says it was the wrong tax rise; she has said that several times. She has never said what the right tax rise is, so I am not sure how she plans…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingI am sorry that the noble Lord is not able to support the increases in the national minimum wage; that is a shame to hear. I do not know whether he was able to read the monetary…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingWe of course monitor the effect of all our policies on all sectors of the economy. We have increased the amount of money going to charities, and we will stand by that increased…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingI completely agree with my noble friend, and I am grateful to him for what he says. It is absolutely no approach to say that we should continue a previous Government’s cover-up…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingMy Lords, it was this Government’s duty in the Budget last year to fix the foundations of the economy and repair the £22 billion black hole in the public finances. We have always…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingI am grateful to the noble Baroness for her question. With the greatest respect, she wants the investment in the National Health Service but is opposing the national insurance…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingI am grateful to the noble Lord for his question, but his contention seems to be that we were wrong to be honest about the challenges in the public finances, and should instead…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingWith the greatest respect to the noble Lord, I completely disagree with what he says. His contention is that we should have taxed working people after a cost of living crisis, and…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingI completely agree with what my noble friend says about business sentiment—increasing positive sentiment in the economy—and I agree with him about increasing investment in the…12 Feb 2025HANSARDMortgage Prisoners Inquiry Bill [HL]As I tried to indicate in my remarks, we will continue to engage and look at that report, but I cannot guarantee a reply on any particular timescale.07 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]I will happily suggest that to the accountants at the Crown Estate. The Government will continue to discuss these issues with the First Minister and the Welsh Government, to…07 Feb 2025HANSARDMortgage Prisoners Inquiry Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I begin by congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Sharkey, on his Bill and on his opening speech today. I thank him for bringing…07 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]I am very grateful to the noble and learned Lord for his concern for the Government. I am told it is impossible to disaggregate the figures in the way that he has asked. I will…07 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]My Lords, is a pleasure to speak in this debate today. I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Wigley, on this Bill and on his opening speech. While we may disagree on the substance…07 Feb 2025