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HANSARDIsrael: TradeMy Lords, I am pleased to respond to this Question for Short Debate. I start by saying that I have visited Israel on many occasions over the years, both for personal and business…08 Jan 2026HANSARDIsrael: TradeWe are waiting to see phase 2 of the ceasefire put in place. At that point, the dialogue can continue.08 Jan 2026HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesThe Government are committed to fairness in our tax system, so we are open to all those conversations. At the moment, we have set out the policy we intend to commit to.08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesWe believe that the tax system that has been applied is fair and balanced, but we are happy to take those points under consideration.08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesI thank the noble Lord for recognising my novice status—I appreciate it. I am in constant conversation with my colleagues. The Government are firmly committed to the automotive…08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesI thank the noble Lord for the question. As I stated previously, as part of our modern industrial strategy we are committed to the automotive sector. Our ability to defer the…08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesAs the owner of an EV, I have a vested interest in this. The taxation of motoring is a critical source of funding for public services and investment infrastructure, including the…08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesI thank my noble friend for the question. The Government are firmly committed to their modern industrial strategy and to the automotive sector. We have listened carefully to these…08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesI thank the noble Baroness for her question. I do not believe that that is the case. We have a commitment to our climate goals, while balancing fairness in our tax take.08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesI thank my noble friend for the reminder. I agree that the net-zero transition creates the most attractive and best use of our capabilities in the UK. I am happy to support his…08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesI thank my predecessor, who did an excellent job in the Office for Investment. He will understand that we are looking at many different projects that enhance the investment…08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesSome three months into a new role, I am as confident as I can be about anything. The current projections are that it should not have a negative impact.08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesI thank the noble and right reverend Lord for declaring his interest. I believe that hybrid vehicles are going to be taxed at half the rate, which is 1.5p a mile, as opposed to 3p…08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployee Car Ownership SchemesMy Lords, at the Budget 2025 the Government announced that, to allow more time for the automotive sector to prepare for and adapt to the proposed changes in treatment for employee…08 Dec 2025HANSARDTrade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 16 September be approved. Relevant document: 37th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…11 Nov 2025HANSARDTrade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Trade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025. Relevant document: 37th Report…10 Nov 2025HANSARDTrade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025I thank the noble Lord for his follow-up question. This Government are trying to go beyond the statutory requirements. The noble Lord, Lord Fox, asked this question earlier: is…10 Nov 2025HANSARDTrade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025I am very grateful to noble Lords for their generous welcome and continued acknowledgement of my novice status in quite a technical debate, alongside the comments and questions…10 Nov 2025HANSARDTrade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025I thank noble Lords for those follow-up questions. I am reliably informed that both of those negotiations are under way at the moment, so I will come back with a full answer in…10 Nov 2025HANSARDTrade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025My Lords, these draft regulations authorise the enactment of Section 2(10)(b) and Section 2(11) of the Trade Act 2021 and extend the power within Section 2(1) for a further period…10 Nov 2025