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HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) Bill08 Mar 2022HANSARDNational Insurance ContributionsMy Lords, would it not be more socially equitable if the upper cap on national insurance were removed, so that those on high incomes pay the same marginal rate as those who are…07 Mar 2022HANSARDRussian Oil and Gas ImportsMy Lords, we need to maintain the maximum possible pressure on Putin, obviously. The biggest problem facing mankind is global warming, which could wipe out humanity within a…07 Mar 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination ProgrammeMy Lords, what consideration have the Government given to the possibility of offering tax incentives or financial aid for companies from the United Kingdom which might set up…22 Feb 2022HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) BillMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Ravensdale. I agree very much with what he said, particularly his reference to hydrogen. I also wanted to comment on the…21 Feb 2022HANSARDLearning Disabilities (Access to Services) Bill [HL]My Lords, I draw attention to my registered interest as a vice-president of Mencap.10 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I was delighted to hear the speech of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas, who raised matters of considerable importance to which we will undoubtedly have to return…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 72, which I think is linked with this amendment. It refers to the responsibility of the CMA to act in an even-handed manner when carrying out…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillBefore the Minister sits down, I have what is meant to be a helpful question. Given that there may be a need for expertise in certain areas in the work of the CMA—expertise it…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord and agree with almost all the comments that he made—not entirely, but almost. In particular, I am glad to support Amendments 64…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillCould my noble colleague clarify his thinking with regard to subsidies to the steel industry? Clearly, such subsidies could have far-reaching effects on the environment. To make a…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I am delighted to support the amendment put forward by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, and agree strongly with the points that he made in opening…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, for moving this amendment. I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Bruce; I agree with his comments. At this…07 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillI am grateful to the Minister for her response on the points that I raised, but does she accept that agriculture is a very different industry from the others covered by this sort…07 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I cannot allow this debate to go without intervening very briefly. We have had arguments about the consultation with devolved authorities in previous deliberations of…07 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I shall speak to these amendments very briefly. This has been a bipartisan debate, and there is a consensus across the Committee that amendments along these lines can…07 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillDoes the Minister accept that cultural levelling up is part of the Government’s aim, and that cultural facility away from London and the south-east is a very important part of…02 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillAmendment 23 in my name has been included in this group. That is a slightly odd grouping, and perhaps I should have pressed for my amendment to be de-grouped. I shall speak to it…02 Feb 2022HANSARDEU: ImportsMy Lords, may I press the Minister on the import of musical instruments from the European Union? I refer to my registered interests. If instruments manufactured in Europe are sent…01 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I am delighted to have the opportunity to open Committee on this important Bill by moving Amendment 1, which stands in my name, and for which I am grateful for the…31 Jan 2022