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HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)We support clause 13. Question put and agreed to. Clause 13 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 14 Introductory Question proposed, That the clause stand part of…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)We support clause 14. Question put and agreed to. Clause 14 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 15 Unlimited guarantees Question proposed, That the clause stand…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I understand that the clause, as the Minister describes, provides that an unlimited guarantee for the debts or liabilities of an enterprise is prohibited. That does, as I…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister for his comments. It is quite a long clause. It does not appear to be one that we need to raise real concerns about today, but I would like to raise some…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)We support clause 17 standing part of the Bill.28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 13, in clause 18, page 10, line 13, at end insert— “(3A) This section shall not come into force until the Secretary of State has laid before Parliament a…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister for his remarks. Perhaps it is something that I have not seen, but could he clarify where it is specified that streamlined subsidy schemes would need to be…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for his comments on clause 8. For the purposes of clarity around where public resources may go, will he explain what the clause means if, in a group of…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for those points. However, there could be an unintended difference between what the Government intend and what the law and guidance, if not clear, could…28 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for that. He is referring to subsection (5), but it would be of benefit to the Committee to receive a response in writing on those broader points.28 Oct 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Schedule 10) (No. 2) Regulations 2021May I remind the Minister about the question on court fees? It would be helpful if he could come back to me on that. Also, no statutory review clause was introduced as part of the…27 Oct 2021HANSARD Budget ResolutionsThe right hon. Gentleman has had a position at a senior level of Government overseeing local government, and I wonder whether he would like to modify his comments slightly. Of…27 Oct 2021HANSARD Budget ResolutionsIt is a pleasure to speak in the debate and follow many important contributions from Members across the House. It is disappointing that we heard very little that was new, or that…27 Oct 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Schedule 10) (No. 2) Regulations 2021May I just clarify the dates? I think some things have been 25 March, but this says 31 March. Are today’s measures retrospective, so from 1 October, and will they expire on 31…27 Oct 2021HANSARD Budget ResolutionsOn youth services, No Shame in Running, Project TurnOver and other Hounslow youth services have seen cuts. They are doing an excellent job of trying to support young people. In…27 Oct 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Schedule 10) (No. 2) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. May I thank the Minister for his opening remarks? I would be grateful to him if he could respond to some of my questions,…27 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Second sitting)Q Yes, that is very helpful. Just coming back to the specific point that we have heard from the Welsh Government about whether there can be interference with the economic…26 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you to our witnesses for coming in today. We are very appreciative of your time. I will ask two questions to cover the areas that you have commented on. First, I am…26 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Second sitting)Q To follow up, in relation to the internal market and the digital services market, is their membership drawn in the same way, solely from within the CMA? Do you have the option…26 Oct 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Second sitting)Q May I come back on two brief points? There is not a requirement to have representation from all four nations, as far as I understand. That seems to be slightly at odds with the…26 Oct 2021