Lord Young of Cookham: My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend for the additional information, but can I press her a little further on the key issue raised by the two noble Baronesses: the pace of remediation? I welcome the action taken last year by the Government to compel 50 major developers to sign the developer remediation contract, but it does not have a timescale. One large London-centric developer,...
Arbitration Bill [HL] - Reported from Committee
Baroness Scott of Bybrook: My Lords, it is a pleasure to close this debate and to reflect on the many thoughtful contributions that we have heard. I thank all noble Lords for their engagement with the Bill thus far, and especially all noble Lords who met me before this debate to discuss their concerns. As the Bill progresses, I am keen to continue engaging. If any noble Lords would like a briefing, please get in touch....
Commitment and Order of Consideration Motion
Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie: My Lords, I too declare an interest as I come to this House every week from Scotland. It astounded me from the moment I was introduced that there was no such scheme to compensate for overnight accommodation, so I too welcome the report. I have one question. I do not understand why Members of this House who travel from the various parts of the UK should be subject to different rules from those...
Accounting Standards (Prescribed Bodies) (United States of America and Japan) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 - Motion to Approve
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Amendment) Order 2024 - Motion to Approve
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Disapplication or Modification of Financial Regulator Rules in Individual Cases) Regulations 2024 - Motion to Approve
Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations 2024 - Motion to Approve
Student Loan Interest Rates - Question
Regional Arts Facilities - Question
Surplus Carbon Emissions - Question
Stroke Treatment - Question
Lord Alton of Liverpool: My Lords, I declare non-financial interests as a patron of Hong Kong Watch and vice-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Uyghurs. As my noble friend Lord Fox referred to the sanctions imposed on seven parliamentarians, three years ago yesterday, I should declare that I am one of them. He also said that this should be regarded as a badge of honour; indeed, because my family were...
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL] - Returned from the Commons
Pedicabs (London) Bill [HL] - Returned from the Commons
Lord Davies of Brixton: The House should thank the Minister for bringing us the Oral Statement and answering the questions. We should, however, be under no illusion that this is only a minor element of the issues raised by the 1950s women arising from the increase in their retirement age. This stage is not about any form of restitution of the pension they have lost, it is simply about a failure on the part of the...
Lord Callanan: My Lords, I thank all Members from across the House for what has been quite a good debate, for the interest that they have taken in the Bill and for the many insightful contributions that we have had today. I think the debate has shown how interconnected the future of North Sea oil and gas production is with the huge effort we are making—and I am grateful to the noble Earl, Lord Russell,...
Guy Opperman: There is a sense of déjà vu for you and me, Mr Deputy Speaker, because the last debate before the House rose for Christmas featured yourself as the Deputy Speaker; the Transport Parliamentary Private Secretary, my hon. Friend the Member for Warrington South (Andy Carter), honourably fighting the fight on behalf of the Department for Transport; and my good self, making the case at the...
Mims Davies: I am grateful for the opportunity to close the debate, and it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Latham. I thank all hon. Members for their invaluable and insightful contributions this afternoon, and in particular the hon. Member for Slough (Mr Dhesi) for bringing this timely debate to the Chamber. Collaboration remains vital as we address the critical matters that we have...