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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions BillThe Minister just said that we do not charge national insurance because unearned income is not the result of labour. Many a person, instead of taking wages, draws dividends, which…01 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions BillMy Lords, this Bill hangs on the failed concept of free ports, which are effectively a state within a state where vast amounts of money are showered on few, with little, if any,…01 Dec 2021HANSARDOutsourcing: DWP Telephone ServicesMy Lords, the Government have handed public services to corporations such as Serco, which has a history of abuses, failures, overcharging and even a fine by the Serious Fraud…30 Nov 2021HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Earl, Lord Leicester, on his excellent speech and welcome him to the House. I look forward to his insights on many worldly matters. I am not a…30 Nov 2021HANSARDMoney LaunderingMy Lords, the FCA has secured only one criminal conviction of a bank for money laundering, which was actually volunteered. Numerous leaks, such as the Pandora papers and the…24 Nov 2021HANSARDMoney LaunderingTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of (1) the levels of compliance with money laundering regulations by banks in the United Kingdom, and (2) the steps…24 Nov 2021HANSARDGender Pay GapMy Lords, the gender pay gap continues to blight the lives of many women, denying them access to good food, housing, education, healthcare, pensions and economic freedoms. I ask…23 Nov 2021HANSARDGender Pay GapTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the persistence of the gender pay gap, and what steps they are taking to close it.23 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, the outcome of the vote in the Commons is immensely disappointing. It condemns millions of retirees to a life of poverty and misery. At around 25% of average earnings,…16 Nov 2021HANSARDQuantitative Easing (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I thank all members of the Economic Affairs Committee for their report into this vital topic. I suspect this is the beginning of many reports into this. To me,…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Schedule 10) (No. 2) Regulations 2021It has been? You may be right; I probably missed it. Why are the same arbitrations terms not available to individuals? Why are they restricted to commercial landlords and…09 Nov 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Schedule 10) (No. 2) Regulations 2021My Lords, this is the latest instalment of long-running legislation, which may well come to an end fairly soon. None the less, there are a number of issues, and I should be…09 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I echo the words of the previous speakers. I hope that the Government will act on the recommendations of this House. I am also grateful to the Minister for the impact…08 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, it is a real pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Balfe. The Chancellor’s Budget will not lead to an economic renaissance, reduce inequalities or improve household…03 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill02 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, if I may say so, I am a little surprised. I did say “Content” when the question was put on the previous amendment; it may not have been loud enough for some, but the…02 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I support my noble friend Lord Davies of Brixton and his detailed remedy for future problems, and the call for an 8.1% increase in the state pension. DWP has not given…02 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill02 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I first congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Altmann, on winning her vote, which is a great achievement for so many people out there. I declare my interests in the…02 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister and all noble Lords who have participated in the debate. I shall pick up some of the points. Earlier, the Minister referred to how pensioners can…02 Nov 2021