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HANSARDCarbon Border TaxesMy Lords, is not this another example of the mess that has been left by the previous Government? Does my noble friend agree that they did nothing to negotiate this, which is now…12 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: Court of JusticeMy Lords, is the Minister grateful that the Opposition keep raising the problems that have been created since Brexit? Have any of them contacted her to apologise for the mess they…26 Feb 2025HANSARDUK Border Strategy: Single Trade WindowMy Lords, is the Minister as bored as I am by the Opposition’s attacks on the Labour Government for trying to resolve the problems that were created by the last Government? When…25 Feb 2025HANSARDViolence Against Women and Girls on TrainsMy Lords, can the Minister inform the House how the railway police and the national police service work together to co-ordinate activities to stop this on trains?24 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: Hospitality SectorMy Lords, is it not the case that the Opposition are trying to suggest that the national insurance increases are the result of the Labour Government? Is it not a fact that, if…13 Feb 2025HANSARDGambling Levy Regulations 2025I very much welcome this legislation, which is overdue. I was a member of the Select Committee that looked at gambling, and we were very concerned about the lack of action, so I…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the last Tory Government left £22 billion to be paid by somebody? We heard no suggestion just now of how you bridge the gap between what the…12 Feb 2025HANSARDGambling Levy Regulations 2025Is the noble Lord trying to suggest that all forms of gambling are addictive? There are millions of people who regularly enjoy a bet. It is possible to grow a business and still…12 Feb 2025HANSARDGambling Levy Regulations 2025I agree that there is a lot of information out there, but I would like to see it scrutinised more professionally. Part of the problem we heard in the committee was that access to…12 Feb 2025HANSARDPassenger Standards AuthorityMy Lords, the previous Government introduced changes which led to reduced services and a higher cost for the passenger. Can the Minister say what that has cost the taxpayer? Does…11 Feb 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: RegulationMy Lords, the creative industries are the second-most important industry in the UK. Will the Minister guarantee that under the legislation creators’ work will be protected and…10 Feb 2025HANSARDCovid Counter-Fraud CommissionerMy Lords, has not a smokescreen been created here? Can my noble friend guarantee that the commissioner will carry out his full investigations and that, once he has done so, any…05 Feb 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Personnel: School FeesMy Lords, the Opposition seem to be very worried about the impact of this on recruitment. What would have been the impact had we followed the advice of the Opposition and frozen…05 Feb 2025HANSARDCar Parking CompaniesMy Lords, is it the case that many government departments use consultations as a reason not to do something? Is it not about time that we put timescales on these things and make…04 Feb 2025HANSARDCouncil TaxMy Lords, many local authorities are able to raise millions of pounds from their council tax payers from things such as car park charges. Does the Minister intend to take into…03 Feb 2025HANSARDEU LawMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on trying to reset the relationship between ourselves and Europe that was ruined by the previous Government. Can I urge the Minister to put…28 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Pharmacy ClosuresMy Lords, is it not the case that the present health structures are not suitable for purpose? Do we not need to look at providing health centres that include a pharmacy, dentists,…28 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-domicile StatusYes, noble Lords are going to get it. Does the Minister find it strange that members of the party opposite seem to be very worried about non-doms, when the last Government…28 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-domicile StatusDoes the Minister find it strange—28 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government: FundingMy Lords, the last Tory Government spent 14 years taking money from the poorest local authorities and giving it to the richest ones. Will the Minister guarantee that the system…27 Jan 2025