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HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateTariff free!28 Apr 2026HANSARDNational Emergency Plan for FuelTwo of our refineries have shut under this Government and the remaining four are at risk from high costs and very high taxes. What has emerged from government discussions with our…28 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateIn Washington, the Chancellor pledged to avoid unnecessary trade restrictions. Can we look forward to the Government cancelling the bad idea of introducing a large carbon border…28 Apr 2026HANSARDAgriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026My Lords, I would like to support my noble friend and challenge the Government on how they are going to spend the money they are going to allocate. While I can understand the wish…27 Apr 2026HANSARDChemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026My Lords, I do not have sympathy with the amendment, and the Minister is right to set out two main aims for her planned statutory instrument. It is right that we should allow…27 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorWill the Government make any payments to the Chinese owners of the Scunthorpe works, or take on any of their debts, bearing in mind that, to effect the transfer, there will be…23 Apr 2026HANSARDMinisterial and other Salaries Act 1975 (Amendment) Order 2026I am grateful to the Minister for the technical explanation of a complex matter, but could she also answer a couple of relevant questions? First, what is the progress on having…21 Apr 2026HANSARDElectricity: Domestic PricingIs the quickest way to get energy prices down not to cut some of the rip-off taxes that the Government impose? How does imposing an extra windfall tax help?21 Apr 2026HANSARDTrains: PunctualityWhen will we be able to catch an HS2 train to Birmingham? This is a fully integrated, nationalised railway with enormous financial resource, but it never goes anywhere.20 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords—14 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, why are the Government blocking the delivery of a small fast boat to the Chagossians on the islands? It is much needed in case of a medical emergency that could threaten…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMinisterial Salaries (Amendment) BillMy Lords, I welcome the excellent speeches by the Leader of the House and the Leader of the Opposition. I think there needs to be a Lords Minister in every main department. Those…14 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords—14 Apr 2026HANSARDRail FreightMy Lords, will the Government speed up digital signalling and proper traffic information in the cab so that there can be more slots for all types of rail traffic, because…13 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateMy Lords, the Government say that they will directly reduce food bills by joining the EU SPS. Can the Minister give us a forecast of how much cheaper food is going to be? It…26 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel Supplies: War in IranMy Lords, do the Government understand that they have already presided over the closure of two of our oil refineries with their high-carbon taxes and unfriendly energy policy?…25 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland After Brexit (Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee Report)My Lords, I intervene in this debate not as a Northern Ireland specialist or representative, which I am clearly not, but as someone who has taken a strong special interest over…25 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland After Brexit (Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee Report)Can the Minister say whether the United Kingdom will be tabling proposed improvements to the Windsor Framework as part of the reset negotiations?25 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Energy Sources and Cost of EnergyMy Lords—19 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionMy Lords, is it the Government’s case that Lord Mandelson misled them to get the appointment? Can the Minister give us a couple of examples of what he said to fool the Prime…17 Mar 2026