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HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]That the bill be committed to a Grand Committee, and that it be an instruction to the Grand Committee that they consider the bill in the following order: Clause 1, Schedule 1,…08 Jun 2026HANSARDRoyal MailIt is really important not to conflate Royal Mail delivery and the Post Office, but Ofcom is committed to the universal post offering and the targets, so I will have to write to…08 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank everyone who has spoken in the debate for their valuable contribution. It has been an incredibly well-informed and courteous debate that, overall, recognised the…08 Jun 2026HANSARDRoyal MailThese are early stages in the privatisation of Royal Mail. The new owner, EP Group, shows an encouraging commitment to improving the services and conditions of work for all…08 Jun 2026HANSARDRoyal MailThe noble Baroness raises a really important point about making sure the universal service offering is not to the detriment of people who are remote or not digital. Its CEO has…08 Jun 2026HANSARDRoyal MailAs I said in my previous answer, this was highlighted as an issue to the new investor. The Royal Mail has introduced a barcode system to optimise the delivery of NHS letters at…08 Jun 2026HANSARDRoyal MailIn preparation for this Question, I spoke to both the CEO of Royal Mail and directors of Ofcom. For context, it is worth stating that letter volumes have halved in the last 10…08 Jun 2026HANSARDRoyal MailCurrently, we are focused on improving the performance of Royal Mail in the UK through Ofcom and through direct conversations with Royal Mail. My colleague, Minister McDougall,…08 Jun 2026HANSARDRoyal MailThere is regular analysis of overall delivery rates, including for mail that is waylaid. There are some innovative solutions within the universal service offering. For example,…08 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel SectorThe UK Government’s £2.5 billion commitment is provisioned for.23 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorMy Lords, steel is a vital component of the UK economy. That is why the Government have published their first ever steel strategy, underpinned by up to £2.5 billion of funding, to…23 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorI am grateful to the noble Lord for the advanced sight of his follow-up question; I also commend the forensic, technical nature of the Question. The trade measure to which he…23 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorOn energy prices, the transition to green energy is absolutely critical for the sector. We remain as committed as always to sovereign energy supplies that can withstand the global…23 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorOn the consultation with the industry, the industry clearly states that arc furnaces are the future. They have a lower cost of production and lower overheads in terms of manpower.…23 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorEnergy supply and the sovereignty of our energy supply remain critical. All departments are currently looking at measures where we need to intervene in the near term to protect…23 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorI thank my noble friend for her question. The issue of grid connections partly sits in my department; the House might be interested to know that we have 800 gigawatts of demand in…23 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorThe noble Lord raises a critical question around how we balance the national resilience of our steel industry with security concerns; that balance is paramount. We remain in…23 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorThe Government remain in positive and constructive conversations with Jingye. I know that the noble Lord would not expect me to comment on the specifics of that deal. All I can…23 Apr 2026HANSARDIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillMy Lords, this is a simple Bill, which I am honoured to bring to the House today. The Bill has two main provisions. It raises the statutory limits in the Industrial Development…12 Mar 2026HANSARDIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillThe question was well made. I can tell the noble Lord that it is important and that there is a whole strategy with UKEF and the Government to ensure that the opportunity that the…12 Mar 2026