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HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, the hybrid proceedings of the House will now resume. Some Members are here in the Chamber, respecting social distancing, while others are participating virtually, but…10 Sept 2020HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, the hybrid proceeding of the House will now resume. Some Members are here in the Chamber, respecting social distancing; others are participating virtually, but all…10 Sept 2020HANSARDScience Research Funding in Universities (Science and Technology Committee Report)My Lords, that completes the business before the Grand Committee this afternoon. I remind Members to sanitise their desks and chairs before leaving the Room.09 Sept 2020HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, I support adding folic acid to flour and, as other noble Lords have all said, the sooner, the better. Has the Minister also considered action using Instagram influencers…03 Sept 2020HANSARDSpain: TravelMy Lords, have the Government thought through what happens when someone returns from Spain to go back to work the next day? The Minister talks glibly of financial support, but if…28 Jul 2020HANSARDTerezin DeclarationMy Lords, I need to be clear that I will not be claiming from Poland, despite my late mother being born there and my having a grandmother who disappeared in Poland. However, as…27 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I am speaking against Amendments 254 and 258. What concerns me is not the labelling of meat products, as it is right that, as far as possible, purchasers should know how…23 Jul 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, this Bill, when enacted, will be the guide—even the bible—of the monitor. I agree with Amendment 14 and shall speak on it very briefly. My noble friends Lady Bowles and…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, I support wholeheartedly the amendment from the noble Lord, Lord Hodgson. It seems sensible, and I hope that the Government will accept it. Having heard a previous…23 Jun 2020HANSARDEmissions: HousingMy Lords, my noble friend Lord Teverson called for a plan of action and asked what the plan of action is. What we have heard from the Minister is an ambition. Will he say what…22 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, my Amendment 28 is on the definition of the role of the monitor. It also ties in with Amendments 1 and 2, referred to by other noble Lords. I declare an interest as a…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillI will not speak for long, bearing in mind the time constraints. I am concerned by Amendment 75 and the mention of the Small Business Commissioner. I wonder whether, perhaps…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillI did not realise someone was withdrawing. I asked to speak mainly to support Amendment 60, but also to inquire whether this will achieve what the movers want to achieve. With…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: MasksWe have compulsory mask wearing for NHS staff on 15 June at all times. At the daily rate at which the NHS uses face masks, are there enough masks? The Government announced on 28…11 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, a Bill to seek to deal with temporary conditions, at the same time as permanent reforms, could be a case of “legislate in haste, repent at leisure”. Is it prudent to mix…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: EconomyI remind noble Lords of the two-minute speaking limit.04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorI call the noble Lord, Lord Callanan. Lord Callanan, you need to unmute.21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy Lords, the Virtual Proceedings will now adjourn until a convenient point after 4 pm for the Question for Short Debate in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Cormack.21 May 2020HANSARDInheritance TaxTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of (1) the amount of inheritance tax paid, and (2) the measures being taken to avoid paying any such tax; and what…20 May 2020HANSARDInheritance TaxMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her reply. She refers to the UK’s total annual £5 billion inheritance tax, which is paid only by the wealthier middle-class, who have less…20 May 2020