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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillAs I said, I am more than happy to write to clarify that. What it goes on to say suggests it is consistent with that. Perhaps that first sentence is incorrect but I will write to…04 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI will happily write, because it is an important point and deserves clarification. Listening to what the noble Lord read out, I do not think the statements are contradictory,…04 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, I will address the amendment tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe, which seeks to prevent commencement of this Bill until an impact assessment is published…04 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThe noble Lord set out some figures that are based on his assumptions, not the Government’s assumptions. I have no reason to dispute his maths or the computing power of Microsoft…04 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThe Government tend to cost the Government’s policies. It is not usual practice for the Government to cost Opposition policies.04 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. I will address the amendments tabled by the noble Baronesses, Lady Noakes and Lady…04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueI am grateful to my noble friend for his question. Our journey towards net zero will remain vital for our energy security in this country, as well as our economic growth, so that…04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueOf course, I was not in the room, so I cannot entirely judge exactly whether those issues were raised—but certainly the Chancellor raised important issues of national security.…04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueI completely disagree with the noble Lord’s characterisation of the Chancellor’s visit to China. As I said, we must and will continue to engage with our international partners in…04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueI am grateful to the noble Lord for his question. I agree with the point that he sets out in terms of the number of jobs that are supported by trade between our two countries.…04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueI am afraid that I am not aware of any such discussions.04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueI am grateful to the noble Baroness for her question. We must, and will, continue to engage with our international partners on trade and investment to grow our economy, while…04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueThe Government are committed to attracting investment into the UK to support our world-leading energy ambitions. Investment in the energy sector is subject to the highest levels…04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueI am aware of the issue raised by the noble Baroness, but I do not believe that discussions took place on that. The Government consider that it is up to each individual country to…04 Feb 2025HANSARDPension Fund ReliefsI am flattered to be referred to as the noble Lord’s noble friend, and I consider him to be a friend as well. I am more than happy to look at his ideas.04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueI absolutely understand the point that the noble Lord raises. There are different priorities that we need to balance as we make policy and move forward. As he says, there is the…04 Feb 2025HANSARDPension Fund ReliefsI am grateful to my noble friend for his question. I of course agree that adequacy is an absolutely essential part of the pensions landscape. That is what phase 2 of the pensions…04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueI am grateful to the noble Baroness for her question. Yes, I reassure her that there absolutely were. The UK Government will stand firm on human rights in China and will continue…04 Feb 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyI am grateful to the noble Lord for his question. Obviously, it is not for me to suggest what inquiries the Economic Affairs Committee should conduct. If it were to conduct such…03 Feb 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe, and the noble Lord, Lord Fox, for their comments and questions. As noble Lords will know, and as the Chancellor…03 Feb 2025