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HANSARDInflationWe have moved the indexation of direct taxes, benefits, public sector pensions and the state pension from RPI to CPI. If that is wrong, I am sure a signal will come from the far…01 Jul 2019HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized Enterprises: MistreatmentMy Lords, I commend the noble Baroness, Lady Bowles, on her choice of subject and the speech she made in introducing it. As the noble Viscount, Lord Chandos, and the noble Lord,…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) BillMy Lords, this has been a short but interesting debate, and I am grateful for all the contributions made. The noble Lord, Lord Macpherson, claimed paternity for this reform and…26 Jun 2019HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.26 Jun 2019HANSARDFuture GenerationsI understand the noble Baroness’s proposition. She will know that the current position of this Government is not to extend votes to 16 year-olds—but who knows what may happen in…26 Jun 2019HANSARDFuture GenerationsThe noble Lord makes a helpful suggestion. There will be an opportunity later today to debate the net zero carbon emissions policy under the SI. The remit for the commissioner in…26 Jun 2019HANSARDFuture GenerationsIt was interesting that in the debate the noble Lord, Lord Bird, initiated last Thursday, climate change was one of the top priorities of Members of your Lordships’ House, so it…26 Jun 2019HANSARDFuture GenerationsThe noble Lord refers to the future generations Act, which is operational in Wales and which we are following with interest. As he said, it imposes obligations to achieve certain…26 Jun 2019HANSARDFuture GenerationsMy Lords, public bodies operate in the context of an overall framework of government policies and guidance that ensure financial and environmental sustainability. Fiscal rules…26 Jun 2019HANSARDFuture GenerationsI am a great fan of the Youth Parliament and when I was in the other place I attended some of its sessions there. It gives young people an opportunity to taste public life and I…26 Jun 2019HANSARDFuture GenerationsThe noble Lord makes a valid suggestion. I was a Minister 40 years ago and since then I have been churned many times, often against my will. The noble Lord makes a serious point.…26 Jun 2019HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to open this short Second Reading debate on the National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill. This is a small…26 Jun 2019HANSARDBoards of Public Bodies: RepresentationCertainly as far as I am concerned, anyone under 45 is young. I will see whether we can collect statistics on a more granular basis than simply “under 45”. I was asked what other…24 Jun 2019HANSARDBoards of Public Bodies: RepresentationMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Holmes on securing this debate on an issue he has championed both before and after the publication of his report last year on opening…24 Jun 2019HANSARDBreathing Space Scheme: Consultation ResponseThe answer to “please do” is, “Yes, I will”.19 Jun 2019HANSARDBreathing Space Scheme: Consultation ResponseThe noble Baroness makes a very good point. There is a crucial role in this for an approved mental health practitioner, who could be a social worker or a GP with the relevant…19 Jun 2019HANSARDBreathing Space Scheme: Consultation ResponseMay I, in turn, compliment my noble friend, who was a Minister at the DWP and can perhaps claim some maternity regarding some of the policies we are now discussing? She made a…19 Jun 2019HANSARDBreathing Space Scheme: Consultation ResponseI am not sure whether the noble Lord followed the exchanges in the other place, but an honourable Member raised the question of guarantor loans. I think I am right in saying that…19 Jun 2019HANSARDBreathing Space Scheme: Consultation ResponseI am reluctant to rise to the bait that the noble Lord dangles in front of me. My noble friend made a robust defence of government policy.19 Jun 2019HANSARDBreathing Space Scheme: Consultation ResponseThe second part of the noble Lord’s question is easier to answer than the first. Any overpayments to the DWP will stop. People will not have their benefits docked if part of their…19 Jun 2019