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HANSARDSocial Energy TariffThe consultation has just ended, and we expect to make an announcement in due course. The question is about a social tariff, but if you look at organisations such as National…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastI respectfully say that we just want questions, not statements, because a lot of noble Lords want to get in.16 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Energy TariffI thank the noble Lord for that question. We had a comprehensive review involving Ofgem in December to discuss this issue. We know that too much of the burden of the bill is…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Energy TariffWe have plans on the go to make everybody’s energy bills cheaper. We need to move towards having energy that is essentially homegrown, as at the moment it is not. We need to move…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Energy TariffThe noble Baroness makes a valuable point. We will invest £13.2 billion in the warm homes plan over the spending review period, in line with our manifesto commitment. This builds…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Energy TariffThere is a levy for the warm home discount, but that works out at only £1.50 a month per household, which is not that high considering how many people it takes out of fuel poverty.16 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Energy TariffThat is a good question, and the Government keep this under review at all times. We find ourselves in very difficult times; since the fuel crisis in 2022, we have been dealing…16 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillWith great respect, I remind the noble Lord that, in deciding the fate of his amendment, it is not necessary to respond to all the points raised in the debate. It might be helpful…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillLet me just say to the noble Baroness that, in deciding on the fate of the amendment, it is not necessary to respond to all the points raised in the debate. It might be helpful to…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillThe noble Baroness has spoken for 10 minutes. I hope she can now bring her remarks to an end, considering this is Report and not Committee stage of the Bill, and a lot of these…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, as everybody knows, we are now on Report. These issues have been debated extensively in Committee, so we do not need any Second Reading speeches. I urge noble Lords to…11 Jun 2025HANSARDPension Fund Clearing Obligation Exemption (Amendment) Regulations 2025That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 17 March and 28 April be approved. Relevant document: 25th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered…09 Jun 2025HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]My Lords, as I have already set out, the Government believe that the Crown Estate, as it currently operates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, provides the best outcomes…06 Jun 2025HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]My Lords, before I start my speech, I pay tribute to our Armed Forces who participated in D-Day 81 years ago today. I will mention the 2nd Battalion of the South Wales Borderers…06 Jun 2025HANSARDPension Fund Clearing Obligation Exemption (Amendment) Regulations 2025Basically, what we are doing is maintaining the status quo. Things have been like this for several years now; we are just ensuring that the status quo continues into the future.…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPayment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025I think increasing the time period from 60 days to 90 days and banks now having to write to the customer to say, “These are the reasons why we have this issue with your bank…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPayment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025I think these regulations help clarify all that. As far as small and medium-sized businesses are concerned, the Treasury Select Committee published figures in 2024 on the…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPayment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025I thank the noble Baroness for her speech and those questions. These are important regulations which clarify the situation we have lived under over the last few years, as far as…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPayment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025My Lords, financial services fulfil a vital role for people and businesses across the UK and the Government are committed to ensuring high standards of customer protection. These…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPayment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Payment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.05 Jun 2025