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HANSARDHealth TaxesI thank my noble friend. His question allows me to bring in an answer to a question raised by the noble Lord, Lord Brooke, as well. Over the past decade, the Government have made…12 Oct 2022HANSARDHealth TaxesIt is a continuing initiative and a continuing battle to fight obesity. It is a really important issue and a cross-government initiative. I mentioned already the holiday,…12 Oct 2022HANSARDHealth TaxesThere were a number of questions there. Tackling obesity is a major priority for this Government and we are taking up a mixture of issues. We continue to invest in supporting…12 Oct 2022HANSARDHealth TaxesMy Lords, given both the historically high tax burden and the cost of living pressures facing families, the Government have no current plans to extend the use of health taxes.…12 Oct 2022HANSARDMoney Laundering and Terrorist Financing (High-Risk Countries) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 11 July be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 11 October. Relevant document: 11th Report from the Secondary Legislation…12 Oct 2022HANSARDHealth TaxesAs I said, there are a number of initiatives to tackle obesity. Of course, I am aware of three for two or two for one offers. As we know, restrictions on these were due to come…12 Oct 2022HANSARDMoney Laundering and Terrorist Financing (High-Risk Countries) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022My Lords, due to the sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the debate on this statutory instrument has been delayed, but I am pleased to be taking it forward now. This SI…11 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, to clarify, there has been a bit of a swap. It is the turn for the noble Baroness, Lady Nicholson. We will then hear from the noble Lord, Lord Triesman.11 Oct 2022HANSARDMoney Laundering and Terrorist Financing (High-Risk Countries) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Tunnicliffe, for his remarks, and I shall endeavour to answer as many of his questions as possible. I too take note of the fact that this is…11 Oct 2022HANSARDMoney Laundering and Terrorist Financing (High-Risk Countries) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (High-Risk Countries) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022. Relevant documents: 11th Report from…11 Oct 2022HANSARDNegotiating Objectives for a Free Trade Agreement with IndiaMy Lords, whether I am temporary, permanent or in no role at all, I am very pleased to respond to this debate this afternoon. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter, for tabling…06 Sept 2022HANSARDPrivate Equity: Economic and Social RisksMy Lords, I wish the six or so stoic noble Peers remaining in the Chamber a very restful Recess.21 Jul 2022HANSARDCat and Dog Fur (Control of Movement etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 20 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 14 July.18 Jul 2022HANSARDCat and Dog Fur (Control of Movement etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022I thank my noble friend Lady McIntosh and the noble Baroness, Lady Blake, for their brief comments and support for this SI. I will do my best to answer the questions raised. They…14 Jul 2022HANSARDCat and Dog Fur (Control of Movement etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Cat and Dog Fur (Control of Movement etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022.14 Jul 2022HANSARDCat and Dog Fur (Control of Movement etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022My Lords, the import, export and placing on the market of cat and dog fur, and any products containing such fur, has been banned in the United Kingdom since 2008. This Government…14 Jul 2022HANSARDAustralia Free Trade AgreementOkay, so that is a series of questions. I am going to agree to write to the noble Lord on that point because time is running out and I want to cover a number of other issues. When…11 Jul 2022HANSARDAustralia Free Trade AgreementI would like to park that—I am not going to be drawn into it—but I would like to move on to discuss scrutiny, which is probably along the lines of the noble Lord’s question. This…11 Jul 2022HANSARDAustralia Free Trade AgreementI shall look into it but I do not think that I agree with that point. As I said, I think the devolved Administrations have been kept on board with the negotiations that have been…11 Jul 2022HANSARDAustralia Free Trade AgreementI will guarantee to write a letter—I will write one letter—on the basis of this debate but I cannot guarantee when it will come, if that is the question that the noble Lord is…11 Jul 2022