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HANSARDRMT Strikes: Impact on BusinessesMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for the Answer, but yesterday the RMT’s general secretary threatened to maximise strike disruption nationwide. This month’s Tube strikes…28 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to incentivise investment in and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of the steel sector.23 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorI thank the Minister for his Answer but, on that “robust” trade measure, can he say what proportion of UK steel imports of finished steel will be covered by the proposed reduced…23 Apr 2026HANSARDBritish Industrial Competitiveness SchemeMy Lords, the Minister will soon trumpet the British industrial competitiveness scheme as being very good for business. But, for all the rhetoric and self-congratulation, this…22 Apr 2026HANSARDPackage Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I follow the noble Viscount in agreeing that the consultation needs to be ongoing, and I will come back to that theme in a second. It is important that the Government…21 Apr 2026HANSARDPackage Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026I welcome the Minister’s commitment to talk to the industry more about these regulations, but can she commit to listening to what they have to say? The reason I mention that is…21 Apr 2026HANSARDUK Steel StrategyMy Lords, only last year Ministers were forced to rush through the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act, which was an emergency nationalisation of British Steel in an industry…23 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026At end to insert “but this House regrets that the draft Regulations will make it harder for small businesses to take on staff, especially for first jobs and apprenticeships; risk…17 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I am extremely grateful to the Minister for explaining and introducing this SI, to which I have tabled a regret amendment. But I am afraid I take a slightly different…17 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I am very grateful to the Minister for his response. I was not expecting Confucius, but of course I defer to that ancient wisdom. I listened very carefully to what was…17 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026I thank the noble Baroness for that clarification. I will definitely make a point of reading that and perhaps return to it, depending on what I see. I say to the noble Lord, Lord…17 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Domestic Visitor LevyTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of introducing a visitor levy on the cost of domestic travel and holidays within the United Kingdom.16 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Domestic Visitor LevyMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for her Answer, but the facts in this country are probably a little different from those she has given. According to the World Economic…16 Mar 2026HANSARDIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillMy Lords, it is pleasure to follow the Minister, and I look forward to sharing some wisdom and expertise—at least I hope so. I am grateful to the Minister for his introduction and…12 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentMy Lords, a report from the CBI and Energy UK found that 40% of firms have reduced investment because of high electricity costs, going back to a question that was just asked. Does…10 Mar 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, Amendment 168 is in my name. I will also speak briefly to my Amendment 196, which is in the next group, but the subject matter is broadly similar. I am very grateful to…03 Mar 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I shall be super-brief, because I spoke broadly on my Amendment 196 in the previous group when I made the case—it is not hyperbole—that the hospitality sector faces an…03 Mar 2026HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026My Lords, I was not involved in the 2024 Act, so—to no doubt universal relief—I shall be very brief. As the Minister explained, the statutory instruments implement Chapter 4 of…25 Feb 2026HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026Paper is not that durable in fire or water, so are we talking stone tablets, or vellum, perhaps? I am very curious to know the answer to the question from the noble Lord, Lord…25 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026I do not imagine there is much clamour for me to start my speech again, so I will go back to where I got to; I made a note. The Confederation of British Industry has warned that…25 Feb 2026