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HANSARDHealth and Disability White PaperThe noble Lord is right that this is another area we need to focus on, particularly those with neurodiversity issues or, indeed, autism. We have made progress in seeing more…20 Mar 2023HANSARDHealth and Disability White PaperIt will be, but, as I mentioned to the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, we have a number of matters to work through, which is why I have said that it will take time. Sanctions are…20 Mar 2023HANSARDPension Schemes: GuidanceI think it is important that the right advice is given. I start by saying that this is pretty ground-breaking, because the UK is the first country in the world to make…13 Mar 2023HANSARDPension Schemes: GuidanceThe noble Lord makes a good point. He has pointed out a few issues that were in the initial outlines. He mentioned data, which is an issue. Metrics and the use of implied…13 Mar 2023HANSARDPension Schemes: GuidanceWell, I do not really agree with the general points my noble friend has made. The main thing is that the regulator has a particularly strong role here, and it plans to publish its…13 Mar 2023HANSARDPension Schemes: GuidanceAs I have said before, it is the case that more progress needs to be made, and the noble Baroness has much experience in this field. Let us start with climate change, which poses…13 Mar 2023HANSARDPension Schemes: GuidanceI can certainly pass the message on to my noble friend. On fiduciary duty, the noble Baroness will know that trustees have a duty to act overall in the best interests of members.…13 Mar 2023HANSARDPension Schemes: GuidanceNot only will we be looking again, but this is an iterative process. As I have said, we are yet to come back on the report, One Year On , but we will come back soon. I also…13 Mar 2023HANSARDMesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2023That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 12 January be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 6 March.13 Mar 2023HANSARDPension Schemes: GuidanceMy Lords, by October 2022 occupational pension schemes with assets above £1 billion fell into scope of DWP’s requirements to report in line with the task force on climate-related…13 Mar 2023HANSARDPension Schemes: GuidanceWell, I will not be drawn on that by my noble friend, but the comments that she makes are broadly correct. It is very important that pension schemes, particularly those for…13 Mar 2023HANSARDEmployment: Disabled PeopleMy Lords, a range of government initiatives are already supporting disabled people to start, stay and succeed in work. The Government are working to improve and better integrate…06 Mar 2023HANSARDEmployment: Disabled PeopleWe have a disability action plan, but it is separate from the noble Baroness’s point about the national disability strategy. We are disappointed by, and strongly disagree with,…06 Mar 2023HANSARDEmployment: Disabled PeopleYes, indeed, I am aware of the question. Although I do not have an answer to that point, I will certainly write to the noble Baroness about it. I am not sure that she has asked it…06 Mar 2023HANSARDEmployment: Disabled PeopleAs my noble friend will know, all employees have the legal right to request flexible working provided they have worked for the same employer for at least 26 weeks. As she will…06 Mar 2023HANSARDEmployment: Disabled PeopleI hope that I can help my noble friend by talking about the work that we are doing on communication. It is very important that a digital service is organised for employers and…06 Mar 2023HANSARDEmployment: Disabled PeopleThe noble Lord is right. This is why we have the disability action plan, which, as I said to the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, is distinct from the strategy. A new disability action…06 Mar 2023HANSARDEmployment: Disabled PeopleIndeed, and this is very much a matter for Jobcentre Plus. Further training is being given to job coaches in jobcentres. It is very important that those with health conditions or…06 Mar 2023HANSARDMesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2023I thank the Committee and all noble Lords for participating this afternoon, and for their general support for these regulations. I noticed that the noble Lord, Lord Jones,…06 Mar 2023HANSARDMesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I will speak also to the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. I am pleased to introduce these statutory…06 Mar 2023