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HANSARDBritish SteelI completely understand the point about it being taxpayers’ money. There is no such thing as free money and it is very important that we do not lose sight of that. The issue of…08 Nov 2023HANSARDBritish SteelTo answer the first part of the noble Lord’s question, we will keep key people fully informed, subject to commercial sensitivities, as I am sure everyone in the House understands.…08 Nov 2023HANSARDBritish SteelThat was a very detailed question indeed, with which I entirely agree.08 Nov 2023HANSARDBritish SteelMy Lords, I do not think I said that we are throwing employees into a wide market. In fact, I think I said that we would provide support to see them through the transition. We…08 Nov 2023HANSARDBritish SteelMy Lords, obviously the loss of any jobs, particularly in a sector as important as steel, is to be deplored. However, there are commercial necessities that we are all fully aware…08 Nov 2023HANSARDBritish SteelI completely understand the position of the noble Lord. During this transition period there is bound to be some effect. However, once the new systems are in place, there should be…08 Nov 2023HANSARDBritish SteelI thank my noble friend for that question. We generate just over £11 million tonnes of ferrous scrap each year, of which about £8 million tonnes is exported.08 Nov 2023HANSARDBritish SteelSince 2018, the Government have provided about £200 million-worth of investment into the north and north-east Lincolnshire, across a range of different categories. As far as this…08 Nov 2023HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Services Exclusions) Regulations 2023My Lords, this statutory instrument will help to ensure that seamless internal trade is maintained for the shared prosperity and welfare of people and businesses across all four…18 Oct 2023HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Services Exclusions) Regulations 2023I do not believe that that is the case, but I will confirm that. On the issue of the devolved Administrations and consent, there was absolutely no intention to pass this SI…18 Oct 2023HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Services Exclusions) Regulations 2023I thank noble Lords for their valuable contributions to the debate on this instrument. I agree that it is a very technical SI, and I would like to answer some of the detailed…18 Oct 2023HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Services Exclusions) Regulations 2023That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 20 July be approved. Relevant document: 49th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee18 Oct 2023HANSARDPost Office CompensationI certainly commit to doing that. I hope the House would agree that the step taken by the Government, and announced yesterday, is a genuine attempt to push things forward. It is a…19 Sept 2023HANSARDPost Office CompensationI thank the noble Baroness for her questions. Yes, the estates of deceased postmasters are able to bring a claim on their behalf. Not only that, but they will get the tax-free…19 Sept 2023HANSARDPost Office CompensationI am entirely in tune with what the noble Baroness said. It is incumbent on the Government to use every channel that we can to reach out to these people. It has not been easy and…19 Sept 2023HANSARDPost Office CompensationI entirely agree. The Government really do owe it to them to double down on it and I will find out exactly what the situation is. I know that telephone calls, letters, victim…19 Sept 2023HANSARDPost Office CompensationI entirely agree. It is only the Government who can do this. The Post Office prosecuted nearly 700 people; other agencies prosecuted another 200. We have had 86 convictions…19 Sept 2023HANSARDPost Office CompensationMy Lords, I thank both noble Lords for their speeches, which were both very powerful and raised some extremely salient points on what I think everybody must agree is one of the…19 Sept 2023HANSARDPost Office CompensationI do not have that detail now, but I will certainly write and let the House know.19 Sept 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized Enterprises: Interest RatesI entirely agree with my noble friend about the very good news about the economy. The EIS and SEIS schemes, along with VCT, have been enormously popular and successful, with over…13 Sept 2023