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HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister for his comments. In relation to the discussions that we have had, and our concerns about some of the areas under clause 10, I will not be proposing that we…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for his comments. Labour has no further issues with this clause. Question put and agreed to. Clause 9 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Schedule…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I had wanted to press the amendment to a vote, but perhaps I can ask the Minister for further clarification. If, in the further guidance that may be coming on streamlined subsidy…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 10, in clause 10, page 6, line 32, at end insert— “(4A) A streamlined subsidy scheme may be made, in particular, for the purposes of providing support to…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I am not sure I fully agree with that. Surely it would mean that it was incompatible with the principles in schedule 1. I think that the principles would preclude that. I come…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for his remarks on clause 3. We have no general comments, but could clause 3(2) be brought in as a challenge if, for example, a cheaper loan could arguably…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for his remarks on clause 2. We support the clause standing part of the Bill, but there are some areas that I would be grateful for the Minister’s comments…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)Clause 31 outlines the regulations for mandatory referral of subsidies to the CMA. We support the regulations in the clause, which will be an important part of the operation of…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)We support clause 30 standing part of the Bill. Question put and agreed to. Clause 30 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 31 Subsidies or schemes subject to…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister for his remarks on clause 29. Similarly to EU provisions on support to services of general economic interest, the clause relates to enterprises that are…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)The Government requires that delegates state their method of travel.28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)The requirements of applying for a pass for COP26— [ Laughter. ]28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)It is tangentially connected.28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)My hon. Friend may be aware that it is part of the application, if someone is going to COP26, to show how they are—28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister for his comments. He has our concerns on the record. We will not oppose the clause, but I think this is an important area. Perhaps I will write to the…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I listened to the Minister’s response and the contributions to the debate. I remain concerned that the clause is worryingly worded in terms of what could be permissible under it…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)The Minister might say that that will come in guidance, but the scenario that he just outlined does not seem to be consistent with the wording of the clause. Even if the local…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)My hon. Friend is absolutely right to put the amendment in those terms—it seeks to bring clarity. The Minister will probably appreciate that these are complicated questions for…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister for his comments. It feels as if this area is not sufficiently defined. I cannot see why we would not want to have better symmetry of powers between the…28 Oct 2021