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HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe Government fully recognise the role that steel plays within the UK economy, and they are working with the industry on its decarbonisation options. It is a foundation industry,…20 Jun 2023HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe Government have set out an ambitious plan for growth and prosperity. Delivering economic growth in key sectors is a priority and the Chancellor has identified five growth…20 Jun 2023HANSARDIndustrial StrategyMy Lords, I think noble Lords will agree that this is a time for specialisation rather than a single, overarching, broad strategy. By targeting specifics, such as the five key…20 Jun 2023HANSARDIndustrial StrategyI thank my noble friend for his comments and his question: indeed, I will. On the specific question of investment, the Government, along with Rolls-Royce, have invested over £300…20 Jun 2023HANSARDIndustrial StrategyMy Lords, I understand exactly the point that is being made. Communication is critical to any successful enterprise, and there is no doubt that the change from a unified…20 Jun 2023HANSARDIndustrial StrategyMy Lords, I think the whole House agrees with that point, and I can assure the House that the whole question of the apprenticeship levy and the flexibility thereof is being looked…20 Jun 2023HANSARDWorkers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) BillI thank the noble Baroness, Lady Anderson, for bringing this important Bill forward for debate today—it is a notable day. It is an honour to be here to confirm the Government’s…16 Jun 2023HANSARDRegister of Overseas Entities (Penalties and Northern Ireland Dispositions) Regulations 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the Register of Overseas Entities (Penalties and Northern Ireland Dispositions) Regulations 2023.13 Jun 2023HANSARDRegister of Overseas Entities (Penalties and Northern Ireland Dispositions) Regulations 2023My Lords, I beg to move that these regulations, which were laid before the House on 26 April 2023, be considered. They form part of a series of secondary legislation needed to…13 Jun 2023HANSARDRegister of Overseas Entities (Penalties and Northern Ireland Dispositions) Regulations 2023I thank both noble Lords for their valuable contributions to this debate—not just now but in the past. The Government are absolutely committed to ensuring that the register is…13 Jun 2023HANSARDRegister of Overseas Entities (Penalties and Northern Ireland Dispositions) Regulations 2023If I am right, I completed talking about the compliance rate, which I hope answers the noble Lord’s query. On the question of the marked effect on the market, I suppose one will…13 Jun 2023HANSARDBaby-changing FacilitiesMy Lords, again, that is a very good point. The issue is predominantly driven by space and, to some extent, finance and running costs. The Welsh Government did a very interesting…06 Jun 2023HANSARDBaby-changing FacilitiesAlthough building regulations already require consideration to be given to baby-changing facilities at the design stage of non-dwellings, we need to also consider the impact that…06 Jun 2023HANSARDBaby-changing FacilitiesMy Lords, I think we can all agree that the principle of free access to baby-changing facilities in as many different hospitality situations as we can reach is desirable. Under…06 Jun 2023HANSARDBaby-changing FacilitiesMy Lords, my noble friend makes a very good point. One of the challenges is that a lot of pubs are in historic buildings and are listed. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to…06 Jun 2023HANSARDBaby-changing FacilitiesI thank the noble Lord for his comments—in all respects. My noble friend made a very good point about how this needs to be practicable. There are a lot of existing hospitality…06 Jun 2023HANSARDBaby-changing FacilitiesMy Lords, that is again a very good point. There is a requirement at the moment to separate disabled toilet facilities from baby-changing facilities, and I think that is probably…06 Jun 2023HANSARDBaby-changing FacilitiesAlthough that is not entirely within my brief, I entirely agree.06 Jun 2023HANSARDBaby-changing FacilitiesMy Lords, I entirely agree. In fact, my role is about regulation and reducing the amount of it. We should all agree that, by reducing regulation, business becomes easier and more…06 Jun 2023HANSARDBaby-changing FacilitiesMy Lords, I do. Most shopping centres now provide not only a full range of toilet facilities but baby-changing facilities too; that is absolutely right and proper. The planning…06 Jun 2023