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HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized Enterprises: Clydesdale BankIf there was inaction for the past six years, that covers a period when we were both Ministers together in the coalition Government. The noble Baroness asked whether it was fair…19 Mar 2019HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized Enterprises: Clydesdale BankI do not disagree with the recommendation the noble Baroness made at the end: that they should have a broader remit in their responsibilities and not confine themselves to the…19 Mar 2019HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention and Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) and (Levy Account Basis of Distribution) Regulations 2019That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 21 February be approved. Relevant document: 19th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (Sub-Committee B)18 Mar 2019HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention and Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) and (Levy Account Basis of Distribution) Regulations 2019My Lords, the regulations before the House do a number of things, the most of significant of which are to give effect to the new 75% rates retention pilot authorities that we are…18 Mar 2019HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention and Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) and (Levy Account Basis of Distribution) Regulations 2019My Lords, I am grateful for the contributions of all three noble Lords. As the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, said, this is the first non-Brexit SI, although I noticed it emptied the…18 Mar 2019HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention and Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) and (Levy Account Basis of Distribution) Regulations 2019I was a vice-president of a preceding local government association, but I was expelled when I introduced rate capping.18 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]Well, let me have a go. I think my noble friend Lord Trefgarne was hoping to intervene on the Motion moved by the noble Lord, Lord Grocott, that Report be now received. However,…15 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]My noble friend said that he wanted to speak to Amendment 6. That has been ungrouped and is in the next selection.15 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]My Lords, I very gently repeat the encouragement I made a few moments ago that the House should address Amendment 5 in the name of my noble friend.15 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]I remind my noble friend of the instructions on page 130 of the Companion. They state very clearly: “On report no member may speak more than once”, except in some very constrained…15 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]My Lords, perhaps I could intervene briefly at this stage to restate the Government’s position on the Bill. I begin by commending the noble Lord, Lord Grocott, on steering his…15 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]My Lords, I gently remind your Lordships that we are meant to be discussing Amendment 5, which is about Standing Orders and the replacement of vacancies among people excepted from…15 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I am grateful to all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. On the last question, the fast ball which the noble Baroness bowled, I shall have to take advice on the extent…14 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I did not catch the noble Baroness’s last words, but the Cabinet Office sets the targets so I would hope that it would be the first government department to ensure that it met…14 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019My Lords, the Government are committed to securing an agreement on the UK’s exit from the EU but we must be prepared for all outcomes, notwithstanding yesterday’s votes. It is for…14 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Procurement (Electronic Invoices etc.) Regulations 2019That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 31 January be approved.14 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019My understanding is that the BSI will continue to be involved in any future discussions about e-invoicing and standards, but I will certainly write to the noble Baroness. I think…14 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I stand rebuked on behalf of my department. I will make further inquiries about our prompt payment record and write to the noble Baroness and noble Lords who took part in the…14 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 11 February be approved.14 Mar 2019HANSARDSecuritisation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Bates, I beg to move that the House approves the Securitisation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. As this instrument is grouped,…25 Feb 2019