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HANSARDPensions (Special Rules for End of Life) BillIs my hon. Friend entirely happy with the wording of clause 2(4)? Has he had an undertaking from the Minister that the Government will bring the Bill into force as soon as…24 Apr 2024HANSARDPensions (Special Rules for End of Life) BillI am most grateful to the Minister for what he has just said. Can he confirm that that is an undertaking that he has given, and that it is unequivocal?24 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024In respect of the supply of veterinary medicines, paragraph 7.8(d) of the explanatory memorandum notes the requirement for “online retailers to register with the regulator.” Will…23 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations 2024The explanatory memorandum states on page 7: “There were concerns that the new regime would result in a disproportionate governance burden for small schemes”. Does the Minister…13 Mar 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [Lords]On the point the Secretary of State has just been discussing, presumably the details of all journeys undertaken by automated vehicles will be recorded. Where will that data be…05 Mar 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [Lords]Will the Minister give way?05 Mar 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [Lords]The Secretary of State has been generous in giving way. Just to clarify the point, there could be circumstances where a vehicle is in fully auto mode, but the owner bears some…05 Mar 2024HANSARD FloodingI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. Does he agree that, in places where farmland regularly floods, there is a case for saying that farmers should be…06 Feb 2024HANSARD FloodingHave the Government have reached a conclusion on the effectiveness of dredging the River Parrett?06 Feb 2024HANSARDPensions (Special Rules for End of Life) BillOn that point, is there provision for a second opinion to be obtained in cases where there is doubt? If my hon. Friend cannot answer that today, will he write to me?02 Feb 2024HANSARDPensions (Special Rules for End of Life) BillMy hon. Friend is generous. I think he is referring to clause 2(4). Is he entirely happy about the wording of that subsection? The Bill could be passed with unanimous support from…02 Feb 2024HANSARDPensions (Special Rules for End of Life) BillWill my hon. Friend just clarify the position? Is he saying that he would prefer the Bill to be amended, or is he happy with it as it stands?02 Feb 2024HANSARDPensions (Special Rules for End of Life) BillHas my hon. Friend examined clause 2(7), which gives the Secretary of State the power to make transitional arrangements, so that a nine-month period could be introduced for a…02 Feb 2024HANSARD Coastal and Rural Communities: EmploymentI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. Is it not the case, however, that this problem has two sides? There is lack of employment in some areas, but in other areas…01 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2023
Draft Securitisation Regulations 2023
Draft Financial Services Act 2021 (Overseas Funds Regime and Recognition of Parts of Schemes) (Amendment and Modification) Regulations 2024
Draft Data Reporting Services Regulations 2023The explanatory memorandum states that the FCA will need to make new rules under the new regime, and that the new regime will not come into force until the FCA has consulted on…17 Jan 2024HANSARDMotor Traffic6. What steps he plans to take to improve traffic flows in towns and cities.14 Dec 2023HANSARDMotor TrafficDespite the Secretary of State and the Prime Minister saying that the war against the motorist is over, is he aware that many Labour local authorities have not got the message,…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Broadband: Rural CommunitiesI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. If we are serious about saying we are going to level up, does he agree that there is no reason why a community…13 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24) Regulations 2023The instrument refers to “accredited persons” and “relevant activity”. Are “relevant activities” all on-the-pitch activities, or could, for example, a caterer coming from overseas…11 Dec 2023HANSARD Sentencing BillI am grateful to the Secretary of State for giving way. He is being very generous. The presumption of suspending the sentence does not apply in exceptional circumstances. Can the…06 Dec 2023