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HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026Yes, but of course we could have exploited our own reserves in the North Sea, and that was another policy choice. So that is not strictly a fair argument.25 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026Before the Minister comes back in, can I add to the noble Lord’s question? Of course, it is not just the manufacturing businesses that we are interested in; we need to attract…25 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I am very grateful to the Minister for his detailed explanation, but it is difficult to consider this statutory instrument without reflecting on the circumstances that…25 Feb 2026HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I will speak in favour of the amendments tabled by my noble friend Lord Murray of Blidworth. I will concentrate on one narrow area—one of the practical aspects of this…24 Feb 2026HANSARDLand Covenants: Supermarket ChainsMy Lords, we all recognise the importance of competition, not just for economic growth but for the competitive pressure that keeps prices low for consumers. As the Minister has…04 Feb 2026HANSARDChina and JapanThe noble Baroness said earlier that steel was at the forefront of the Prime Minister’s mind. We understand that the steel strategy, which is long awaited, is with No. 10 and the…04 Feb 2026HANSARDHospitality BusinessesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support hospitality businesses.27 Jan 2026HANSARDHospitality BusinessesMy Lords, the Government’s announcements are welcome, as far as they go, and will provide some short-term relief to three out of four pubs, but in three years’ time, when the…27 Jan 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorMy Lords, I join in the general congratulations and welcome to the four maiden speakers. I enjoyed all their speeches very much and I wish them all the very best. I also thank my…22 Jan 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorMy Lords, can I make a request to the Minister? In the letter that he plans to write to us, can he explain how many consultations across the whole of government are currently…22 Jan 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorI mean everything across government.22 Jan 2026HANSARDFair Work Agency: Small and Micro BusinessesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of the proposed Fair Work Agency on small and micro businesses.17 Dec 2025HANSARDFair Work Agency: Small and Micro BusinessesMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for his Answer, but small businesses continue to raise concerns about the Government’s one-size-fits-all approach to labour market policy.…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillAt end insert “, and do propose Amendment 120U as an amendment to Commons Amendment 120G, in lieu of Amendment 120N, and Amendments 120V to 120Y as amendments to Commons Amendment…16 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, as the Minister has just said, yesterday a letter was sent to Members of the House by six major business organisations, setting out precisely what many of us said in the…16 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this very brief debate. The noble Lord, Lord Pannick, is of course right—I did not quote that bit of the letter…16 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I will speak principally to Motion B1 in my name. The Government’s introduction of a six-month qualifying period, one that can be amended only through primary…10 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillAt end insert “and do propose Amendment 120N as an amendment to Commons Amendment 120G and Amendments 120P to 120S as amendments to Commons Amendment 120H—10 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, in view of the manifest constitutional impropriety on display, I do not think we have a choice. I beg to move Motion B1.10 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillI beg to move.10 Dec 2025