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HANSARDContracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier Obligations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, His Majesty’s Official Opposition welcome the Government’s Contracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier Obligations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. These regulations…28 Oct 2024HANSARDHospices: FundingMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Farmer for balloting this QSD. As we have heard, the modern hospice movement was pioneered by Dame Cicely Saunders at St Christopher’s…24 Oct 2024HANSARDInstitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]My Lords, I look forward to hearing the maiden speech from the noble Lord, Lord Beamish. The apprenticeship model is a win-win that builds a skilled labour force while at the same…22 Oct 2024HANSARDEducation (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL]My Lords, this has been an in-depth and wide-ranging analysis of the Private Member’s Bill from the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries. It is a subject of great…18 Oct 2024HANSARDEV Strategy: (ECC Committee Report)My Lords, I thank all noble Lords on the Environment and Climate Change Committee who dedicated their time and effort to create what is a first-class report. My warm thanks go…16 Oct 2024HANSARDExternal Auditing of Companies: DeficienciesMy Lords, during this debate we have heard references to the big four, which, as many in the House will recall, used to be the big five until 2002, when Arthur Andersen itself was…14 Oct 2024HANSARDUK Economy: Capital Gains TaxMy Lords, it is critical that we help first-time home buyers for a multitude of reasons. Please can the Minister confirm that stamp duty for these buyers will remain at current…09 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMy Lords, a recent KPMG survey of more than 1,300 CEOs globally in 11 key markets and industry sectors revealed that nearly 80% of those CEOs believe that hybrid employees will…07 Oct 2024HANSARDPrison CapacitiesMy Lords, this will be quick. Four years from now, the prison population will be around 106,000. The Institute for Government has stated that, even with new prisons being built,…12 Sept 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, it is a huge honour and privilege to be standing here before you today at the Dispatch Box. It is something I do not take lightly, and I will endeavour, as I have always…04 Sept 2024HANSARDPublic Spending: InheritanceMy Lords, cost of living crises are created by inflation. There was a generational shock to global supply chains during and after the pandemic, followed by the war in Ukraine,…30 Jul 2024HANSARDEducation for 11 to 16 Year-olds (Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Johnson, for moving this important debate, and the many noble Lords on the committee who are here in the Chamber to contribute and add…26 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a great privilege to participate in this debate on His Majesty’s gracious Speech. I congratulate the noble Baronesses, Lady Monckton and Lady Smith, on their…19 Jul 2024HANSARDCommunity Sports: Impact on Young PeopleMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Wood of Anfield, for introducing this important debate and I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Hannett of Everton, on his excellent maiden…16 May 2024HANSARDSkills: Importance for the UK Economy and Quality of LifeMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Aberdare, for raising this important debate and I congratulate both my noble friends Lord Marks of Hale and Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell on…09 May 2024HANSARDDefence Personnel Data BreachMy Lords, earlier this year a UK council reported that it was facing 10,000 cyberattacks per day. Unfortunately, such events are only going to increase across the board. What…08 May 2024HANSARDUK Trade PerformanceMy Lords, the Statement refers to our exporters “firing on all cylinders”, but according to the CBI and the British Exporters Association, less than 10% of UK businesses export.…07 May 2024HANSARDBank of England (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I would like to thank my noble friend Lord Bridges of Headley for securing this important debate. I would also like to congratulate my noble friend Lord Moynihan of…02 May 2024HANSARDChild PovertyMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Bird, for securing this important debate. As we have heard, by the Government’s own estimate there are 4.3 million children—or to put it…29 Apr 2024HANSARDStart-up Companies: Tax IncentivesMy Lords, when these start-up companies grow, they may need additional funding. However, one of the main sources of capital for them in the past—the UK’s Small Cap stock index—is…29 Apr 2024