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HANSARDDevolved Authorities: Use of ResourcesI thank the noble Lord for that question. I have already mentioned some of the things that the Labour Government have done, but two areas that might be of interest to the House…23 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolved Authorities: Use of ResourcesThe UK Government and the Scottish Government need to work closely together on this issue. Obviously, we cannot get involved in how devolved Barnett money is being used, but there…23 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, before we start the debate on the first group, following a number of questions, the Chief Whip has asked me to remind the House of the protocol on declaring interests.…22 Apr 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI just say to noble Lords that we do not want to be reliving the whole debate, as passionate as it is. We should be winding up now, as the Minister has sat down.27 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI ask the noble Lord to sit down. We are no longer discussing his amendment. This is a completely separate group, and the Minister has now sat down. We need to move on.27 Mar 2025HANSARDChild Trust Fund AccountsWe know that there are real difficulties with this, and cross-departmental activities are taking place to try to resolve the problem. I understand from the courts that the…19 Mar 2025HANSARDChild Trust Fund AccountsAll young people who have trust funds are contacted at the age of 17, and those who do not respond will be continually contacted. Secondly, the funds available to them will be…19 Mar 2025HANSARDChild Trust Fund AccountsI thank the noble Baroness for that question, and she is absolutely right: it is not an area I know very much about. I will get the department to write to her with the answer she…19 Mar 2025HANSARDChild Trust Fund AccountsWe are working across departments and with all the providers to try to ensure that access is gained for people who have child trust funds. I am not quite sure what kind of…19 Mar 2025HANSARDChild Trust Fund AccountsAs of 5 April 2024, some 2.5 million child trust funds accounts and 670,000 mature child trust fund accounts had not been claimed. The Government recognise the importance of…19 Mar 2025HANSARDChild Trust Fund AccountsThe Government are committed to reuniting all young adults with their child trust funds. HMRC has worked closely with child trust fund providers to encourage young people to track…19 Mar 2025HANSARDChild Trust Fund AccountsI thank my noble friend. The Government have extensive engagements with providers, industry and other stakeholders. HMRC is an active participant in the industry-led Child Trust…19 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI ask the noble Lord to draw his remarks to a conclusion.04 Mar 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I refer noble Lords to my entry in the register of interests. I thank all sides of this House for the welcome they have given me to the Lords. It has been a warm and…04 Feb 2025HANSARDTB in Cattle and BadgersOrder.23 Oct 2019HANSARDTB in Cattle and BadgersOrder. Quite a few Members want to speak. The hon. Lady has been good at giving way, but I hope she will come to the end of her speech at some point.23 Oct 2019HANSARDTB in Cattle and BadgersOrder. Is the hon. Lady coming to the end of her speech? She has been speaking for 25 minutes, and I want to be fair to other Members who wish to take part in the debate.23 Oct 2019HANSARDTB in Cattle and BadgersYou are eating into the time of other Members—that is what I am saying. If you could come to a conclusion, it would be good.23 Oct 2019HANSARDTB in Cattle and BadgersOrder. We need to introduce a four-minute time limit on speeches, and we may have to reduce that if people do not stick to it.23 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsSedgefield is home to the largest business park in the north-east of England, with 500 companies and 10,000 to 12,000 jobs. More than 50% of the jobs and businesses there rely in…22 Oct 2019