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HANSARDRussia: UK CompaniesMy Lords, having reviewed the record of the exchange in another place on this issue, I was struck by the near unanimous condemnation of the Government’s position on this matter.…08 Dec 2022HANSARDMoney Laundering and Terrorist Financing (High-Risk Countries) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2022My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for introducing the latest iteration of the Financial Action Task Force’s list of high-risk countries. As she outlined, this is a routine…06 Dec 2022HANSARDCross-Government Cost CuttingMy Lords, even though markets have stabilised somewhat in recent weeks, our borrowing costs are extraordinarily high. Debt payments are second only to spend on health and social…06 Dec 2022HANSARDSocial Security (Class 2 National Insurance Contributions Increase of Threshold) Regulations 2022My Lords, I welcome the Minister’s introduction of these technical amendments by His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs. As she outlined, the practical impact is to implement the…06 Dec 2022HANSARDMerchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022My Lords, I too thank the Minister for introducing these regulations. The Government are right to make further provision for the approval of training providers, including powers…06 Dec 2022HANSARDUkraine: Tactical Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate on two related issues. One is real and present, the unlawful invasion of Ukraine, and the other is, we all…01 Dec 2022HANSARDRail Cancellations and Service LevelsLast night, TransPennine Express announced 38 cancellations for today. This meant that passengers who had planned for the 0551 service to Manchester Airport could have missed…01 Dec 2022HANSARDFinancial Inclusion in EnglandMy Lords, access to bank accounts and other financial services is vital, but so is better protecting people from financial scams and fraud. The Government currently have the…30 Nov 2022HANSARDRoad Vehicle Carbon Dioxide Emission Performance Standards (Cars, Vans and Heavy Duty Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2022My Lords, I, too, thank the Minister for presenting these two SIs. I welcome these instruments in relation to approval for road vehicles and, specifically, the creation of GB type…30 Nov 2022HANSARDTransport and Works (Guided Transport Modes) (Amendment) Order 2022My Lords, I welcome this instrument to allow applications for public transport schemes using non-physical guidance systems via a Transport and Works Act order. The advance of…30 Nov 2022HANSARDAutumn Statement 2022My Lords, this has been an excellent and very interesting debate. I will refrain from commenting on individual speeches because I realise that everyone wants to listen to the…29 Nov 2022HANSARDBank of England: Libor SystemMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord James of Blackheath, on securing this short debate and hope that he has not taken the shortness of today’s speakers’ list to heart.…17 Nov 2022HANSARDFinancial Services (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing this SI. It seems that she and I agree that it is really two SIs, covering Gibraltar and securitisation. To take Gibraltar first, as…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFinancial Services (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022The same rules and the same regulators?15 Nov 2022HANSARDFinancial Services (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022Will the Minister ensure that all letters are copied to all participants?15 Nov 2022HANSARDMali: UN Peacekeeping MissionMy Lords, I thank the Minister for being here to respond to questions on the Statement. I commend the 257 British personnel who have been deployed in Mali as part of the mission.…15 Nov 2022HANSARDArmed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2022I apologise to the Minister— I should learn to read more carefully.08 Nov 2022HANSARDArmed Forces (Tri-Service Serious Crime Unit) (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2022Before the Minister sits down—she probably deserves a round of applause for that last answer—can I press my two points a little further? First, I have this vision of the military…08 Nov 2022HANSARDArmed Forces (Tri-Service Serious Crime Unit) (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing this narrow and consequential SI, which of course we totally support. It gives us an opportunity to have hopefully a final look at…08 Nov 2022HANSARDArmed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2022My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing this SI. We totally support it, because we believe it to be consequential. I have two questions, although she may have answered…08 Nov 2022