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HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanMy Lords, many of us think it is about time that we had accountability for regulators. The regulators appointed by the previous Government failed to protect the public or boost…27 Jan 2025HANSARDPrison Maintenance: InsourcingMy Lords, this is another Tory shambles: the Tories were very good at locking up people but very bad at maintaining our prisons and the number of prison officers. We have got…23 Jan 2025HANSARDPrimary Schools: Swimming LessonsMy Lords, as we have heard, under the last Tory Government a lot of swimming baths were closed. The failure of that Government is a fact that they do not like to be reminded of.…21 Jan 2025HANSARDDriving Tests: Secondary MarketMy Lords, would it not be possible just to allow driving instructors to book on behalf of someone else and make it illegal for anyone else to do it?13 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance: Charity SectorMy Lords, has the Minister received an apology from the Opposition for crashing the economy, driving public services to the worst state they have ever been in and for not coming…13 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance: Employer ContributionsFollowing the Minister’s response, does she agree that the last Government left a massive deficit in the Budget and that, while they do not like the national insurance increases,…09 Jan 2025HANSARDWater BillsMy Lords, given the failure of the regulator to control these water companies, is it not about time that we had a new regulator that would look after the public?09 Jan 2025HANSARDCultural Sector: Freedom of SpeechMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the rules for what was permitted to be put out on social media were written before it was controlled by two billionaires, who seem to be…08 Jan 2025HANSARDElectric Scooters and Electric Bicycles: Pedestrian SafetyMy Lords, many bikes are being imported from abroad that are illegal. Do the Government have any plans to clamp down on the illegal importation of vehicles that should not be on…07 Jan 2025HANSARDCost of Living: Rail FaresMy Lords—06 Jan 2025HANSARDCost of Living: Rail FaresMy Lords, under the last Tory Government, we saw it become cheaper sometimes to fly to New York than to get a train from Manchester to Euston. Will the Government’s action make…06 Jan 2025HANSARDE-scooters and E-bikesMy Lords, Spain has started a scheme to identify those riding e-scooters who are driving too fast and are not wearing helmets, and a €100 on-the-spot fine has been introduced.…19 Dec 2024HANSARDEnergy Costs for BusinessesMy Lords, are we not in a time warp? The problems we now face were created 14 years ago by not having a Government that invested in clean power. Is it not time for them to take…17 Dec 2024HANSARDPolice Officers: RecruitmentMy Lords, the previous Government slashed neighbourhood policing and saw a massive increase in anti-social crime, knife crime and street crime. Does the Minister think the…10 Dec 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords: Numbers and EligibilityMy Lords, would it be a good idea to ask the Opposition—the Tory party—to reduce their numbers by 75% of those who have been jammed in over the past few years, to make it a bit…09 Dec 2024HANSARDHousebuilding: Regional MayorsMy Lords, does the Minister agree with me that, to increase the number of houses available, we will need to deal with the way housebuilders keep some of the stock off the record…05 Dec 2024HANSARDShared Prosperity Fund: WalesMy Lords, the previous Government announced a levelling up fund, but we saw a lot of words but no funding. Will this Government’s attempt to level up be more successful in getting…04 Dec 2024HANSARDRespect Orders and Anti-social BehaviourMy Lords, my noble friend the Minister has already dealt with the number of prison places but not with the shortage of prison officers left by the last Government. He also has not…03 Dec 2024HANSARDHumanist MarriagesMy Lords, does the Minister understand the concern on these Benches that the last Government used to use “in due course” to do nothing for long periods, sometimes years? Can the…02 Dec 2024HANSARDExports to the European UnionMy Lords, the last Government wrecked the economy and our relationship with our biggest trading partner, all on the back of the idea that there were loads of trade deals out there…20 Nov 2024