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HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I added my name to these two amendments and I will be brief. I agree with every word that my noble friend Lady Brown just said. I add my thanks to Ministers and the Bill…13 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, Amendment 60 is also in my name. I too have problems with the TRA as currently constituted, in that arguably it lacks independence and balance. It is in looking for…13 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I was added as the fourth batsman. I have only one thing to add to the very clear presentation made by my noble friend Lady O’Neill, which is that noble Lords will note…13 Mar 2019HANSARDBenchmarks (Amendment and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure to follow that stream of logic, with which I agree entirely. I wish to say two things. The Explanatory Memorandum was published initially on 23 November, so we…18 Feb 2019HANSARDEquivalence Determinations for Financial Services and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I remind the House of my interests in financial services, particularly in international financial services for quite a long time. Many of the speeches in this debate…18 Feb 2019HANSARDOfficial Listing of Securities, Prospectus and Transparency (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I rise to put the case for poor old business because once again it is the Government who are being blamed. This SI is about access to capital. Without good access to…18 Feb 2019HANSARDOfficial Listing of Securities, Prospectus and Transparency (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Yes, I am sorry, we have now decided that they are distinguished lawyers—and others of the huge number of advisory people in London who help people get access to capital. There…18 Feb 2019HANSARDBenchmarks (Amendment and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Thank you for that. I do not want to be the defence attorney for the regulators but the FCA would argue that it did not have the relevant powers beforehand. However, I shall not…18 Feb 2019HANSARDSolvency 2 and Insurance (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register, especially those in respect of the insurance and reinsurance industries. I will speak briefly to two of the three…11 Feb 2019HANSARDSolvency 2 and Insurance (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am sorry for having confused the noble Lord, but I certainly did not suggest that changes be introduced in the instrument. I suggested that Solvency II was a one-size-fits-all…11 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I rise briefly in support of the noble Baroness, Lady Brown, and associate myself with all her remarks. I also associate myself with the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh—I…04 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I do not want to comment on the two amendments I have signed. I want to urge some support for the noble Lord, Lord Stevenson of Balmacara. I have in front of me Article…04 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: Stability of the UnionMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Bruce of Bennachie, who spoke with his customary clarity. I, too, congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Lisvane, on securing…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Consumer Protection (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, it is a great pleasure once again to follow the noble Lord, Lord Judd, who spoke with his typical wisdom. He is the conscience of our sub-committee, and we value him…16 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow my titular neighbour, the noble Baroness, Lady Young of Old Scone. As someone with no dietary requirements, on any cafe or restaurant…14 Jan 2019