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HANSARDCo-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies BillMy Lords, this is a vital Bill for the mutual movement of the United Kingdom. It prevents any predator trying to take away the capital put in by individual members of the society,…16 Jun 2023HANSARDMortgage MarketAs my noble friend knows, the mortgage market is affected by interest rates, both the current rate and, even more importantly, the forecast rate. Is she aware that the pricing of…14 Jun 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, this amendment has to be seen in the context of the statement by the Payment Systems Regulator on 7 June, which was only a few days ago. It seems to me that that is the…13 Jun 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillI declare an interest as trustee of the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund. As a trustee, but also on my own behalf, I have no concern about pension funds being incentivised.…13 Jun 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Eatwell, mentioned the Crown dependencies. I want to ask my noble friend on the Front Bench about the position of the British Overseas Territories.13 Jun 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillI will take my noble friends’ points further. My experience was identical to that of my noble friend Lord Forsyth. Frankly, I have cancelled the whole thing; Barclaycard does a…13 Jun 2023HANSARDGeneral Practitioners: Recruitment and RetentionAs my noble friend knows, we have an Armed Forces scheme for young doctors to train and they have to commit to five years in the Armed Forces. Is he also aware, as I am sure he…12 Jun 2023HANSARDHousebuildingMy Lords—07 Jun 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I would just like to refer back to the fact that from 1992 to 1997, I had the privilege in the other place of being Chairman of Ways and Means and Deputy Speaker. At…06 Jun 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I welcome Amendment 4. Having listened to my noble friend on the Front Bench in Committee and subsequently, I know that she played a major role in this absolutely vital…06 Jun 2023HANSARDDriving LicencesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to introduce a graduated driving licence or other restrictions on newly qualified drivers.05 Jun 2023HANSARDDriving LicencesMy Lords, I am greatly relieved to hear that Answer from my noble friend, because there are numerous rumours going round. I am sure young people will be greatly reassured.…05 Jun 2023HANSARDGlobal Britain: TrafficIs my noble friend the Minister comfortable that London is now rated the most congested city in the world? Is she equally comfortable that our major retailers in the West End are…15 May 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) (Amendment) Order 2023My Lords, I am going to talk to the crypto assets SI only. This is a vital SI at this point in time. I am delighted that the objectives are, “improving consumers’ understanding of…02 May 2023HANSARDLeasehold EnfranchisementIs my noble friend aware that the general tenor of the Answer she has given this afternoon is enormously welcome and a demonstration of the statements made in the last 12 months…02 May 2023HANSARDHousing: OvercrowdingIs it not a fact that, over the last five years, there has been a steady decline in social housing? Against that background, will my noble friend look again at this issue and put…25 Apr 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillMy Lords, I apologise for not taking part at Second Reading due to other parliamentary commitments. I have a couple of small questions, but one of them is quite important. First,…18 Apr 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillMy Lords, I will be very brief. First, having chaired three public companies, I totally agree with my noble friend Lord Agnew’s Amendments 49 and 51, with the exception of…18 Apr 2023HANSARDClimate Change in Developing CountriesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to introduce new economic policies to address the challenges of climate change in developing countries, particularly those…30 Mar 2023HANSARDClimate Change in Developing CountriesMy Lords, earlier this month the United Nations launched its latest global warming report, claiming that there needs to be a cut of 80% in CO 2 emissions by 2040 in order to limit…30 Mar 2023