Moved by

Lord Callanan

32: Clause 38, page 21, line 8, at end insert—

“(3A) In subsection (1), the reference to the subsidy control requirements does not include the requirements as to transparency in Chapter 3 of Part 2 except in relation to the giving of a subsidy as SPEI assistance if the...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

32: Clause 38, page 21, line 8, at end insert—

“(3A) In subsection (1), the reference to the subsidy control requirements does not include the requirements as to transparency in Chapter 3 of Part 2 except in relation to the giving of a subsidy as SPEI assistance if the...

Lords report stage. Government amendments agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 137). (Part 2 of 2).

Lords report stage. Government amendments agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 137). (Part 2 of 2).

Moved by

Lord Callanan

21: Clause 33, page 17, line 31, after “given” insert “as a subsidy”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment ensures that the one year deadline for uploading to the subsidy database only applies to tax subsidies.

22: Clause 33, page 17, line 32, at end insert—

“(aa) if made as a subsidy scheme...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

21: Clause 33, page 17, line 31, after “given” insert “as a subsidy”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment ensures that the one year deadline for uploading to the subsidy database only applies to tax subsidies.

22: Clause 33, page 17, line 32, at end insert—

“(aa) if made as a subsidy scheme...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

14: Clause 18, page 10, line 24, at end insert—

“(4) The prohibition in subsection (1) does not apply if the public authority giving the subsidy is satisfied that the conditions in subsections (5) to (7) are met.

(5) The condition in this subsection is that the effect of the...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

14: Clause 18, page 10, line 24, at end insert—

“(4) The prohibition in subsection (1) does not apply if the public authority giving the subsidy is satisfied that the conditions in subsections (5) to (7) are met.

(5) The condition in this subsection is that the effect of the...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

15: Clause 25, page 13, line 32, leave out subsections (4) to (6)

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment removes the Treasury power to make regulations to alter the meaning of “deposit taker”.

Moved by

Lord Callanan

15: Clause 25, page 13, line 32, leave out subsections (4) to (6)

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment removes the Treasury power to make regulations to alter the meaning of “deposit taker”.

My Lords, I will not detain the House too long. Before Committee, I talked all those who were interested through the work we have done to engage with the devolved Administrations and the commitment we gave to take on board many of their suggestions. I know that some Members have...

My Lords, I will not detain the House too long. Before Committee, I talked all those who were interested through the work we have done to engage with the devolved Administrations and the commitment we gave to take on board many of their suggestions. I know that some Members have...

No, I think the noble Lord is being unfair; the operation of these schemes is entirely optional. We will consult the devolved Administrations closely before making any such schemes. I only just said that we will seek to involve DA officials and others in expert working groups for each of...

No, I think the noble Lord is being unfair; the operation of these schemes is entirely optional. We will consult the devolved Administrations closely before making any such schemes. I only just said that we will seek to involve DA officials and others in expert working groups for each of...

They could choose not to use the scheme if they wished, but it would be a UK-wide scheme. They would be consulted on the development and involved in the expert groups that put them together.

I will move on to Amendment 58, also tabled by the noble and learned Lord, Lord...

They could choose not to use the scheme if they wished, but it would be a UK-wide scheme. They would be consulted on the development and involved in the expert groups that put them together.

I will move on to Amendment 58, also tabled by the noble and learned Lord, Lord...

I understand the point that the noble Lord is making, but the idea that the UK Government are going to want to set up a streamlined scheme covering agriculture and fisheries in Scotland, in parallel to an existing subsidy scheme that the Scottish Government are already pursuing, is extremely unlikely....

I understand the point that the noble Lord is making, but the idea that the UK Government are going to want to set up a streamlined scheme covering agriculture and fisheries in Scotland, in parallel to an existing subsidy scheme that the Scottish Government are already pursuing, is extremely unlikely....

There is a difference in principle here. Subsidy control is a reserved matter. Under the memorandum of understanding, we have said that we will set up a mechanism that the Scottish Government can use to challenge schemes. Of course, any streamlined scheme would be approved by this Parliament anyway. In...

There is a difference in principle here. Subsidy control is a reserved matter. Under the memorandum of understanding, we have said that we will set up a mechanism that the Scottish Government can use to challenge schemes. Of course, any streamlined scheme would be approved by this Parliament anyway. In...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

8: Clause 11, page 7, line 8, after “reference” insert “(among other things)”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment clarifies that the list in subsection (2) of what may be covered in regulations is intended to be non-exhaustive.

Moved by

Lord Callanan

8: Clause 11, page 7, line 8, after “reference” insert “(among other things)”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment clarifies that the list in subsection (2) of what may be covered in regulations is intended to be non-exhaustive.

Moved by

Lord Callanan

10: Clause 16, page 9, line 22, leave out from “if” to end of line 23 and insert “regulations made by the Secretary of State provide for the marketable risk country to be so treated.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides that the power to provide that a country is...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

10: Clause 16, page 9, line 22, leave out from “if” to end of line 23 and insert “regulations made by the Secretary of State provide for the marketable risk country to be so treated.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides that the power to provide that a country is...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

16: Clause 26, page 14, line 14, leave out subsections (4) to (6)

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment removes the Treasury power to make regulations to alter the meaning of “insurance company”.

Moved by

Lord Callanan

16: Clause 26, page 14, line 14, leave out subsections (4) to (6)

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment removes the Treasury power to make regulations to alter the meaning of “insurance company”.

Moved by

Lord Callanan

17: Clause 27, page 14, line 40, leave out subsections (3) to (5)

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment removes the Treasury power to make regulations to alter the meaning of “insurer”.

Moved by

Lord Callanan

17: Clause 27, page 14, line 40, leave out subsections (3) to (5)

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment removes the Treasury power to make regulations to alter the meaning of “insurer”.

Moved by

Lord Callanan

18: Clause 32, page 17, line 17, at end insert “, and

(c) the subsidy database is kept under review in such manner and at such intervals as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment adds a duty on the Secretary of State to keep the subsidy...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

18: Clause 32, page 17, line 17, at end insert “, and

(c) the subsidy database is kept under review in such manner and at such intervals as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment adds a duty on the Secretary of State to keep the subsidy...

My Lords, I rise to move the government amendments in my name, with more than a modicum of delight, on the transparency of the new subsidy control regime. I have listened carefully to the arguments made for lowering thresholds and shortening the upload deadlines and, of course, I recognise the...

My Lords, I rise to move the government amendments in my name, with more than a modicum of delight, on the transparency of the new subsidy control regime. I have listened carefully to the arguments made for lowering thresholds and shortening the upload deadlines and, of course, I recognise the...

I thank the noble Lords, Lord Fox and Lord McNicol, for their relatively supportive comments. I can provide much of the reassurance for which both noble Lords are looking.

I can certainly reassure the noble Lord, Lord Fox, that the Government will continue to keep both the thresholds and the upload...

I thank the noble Lords, Lord Fox and Lord McNicol, for their relatively supportive comments. I can provide much of the reassurance for which both noble Lords are looking.

I can certainly reassure the noble Lord, Lord Fox, that the Government will continue to keep both the thresholds and the upload...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

19: Clause 33, page 17, line 28, leave out “£500,000” and insert “£100,000”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment reduces the threshold for the exemption from the requirement to upload to the subsidy database from £500,000 to £100,000.

Moved by

Lord Callanan

19: Clause 33, page 17, line 28, leave out “£500,000” and insert “£100,000”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment reduces the threshold for the exemption from the requirement to upload to the subsidy database from £500,000 to £100,000.

Moved by

Lord Callanan

31: Clause 36, page 19, line 28, at end insert—

“(3A) In subsection (1), the reference to the subsidy control requirements does not include the requirements as to transparency in Chapter 3 of Part 2 except in relation to the giving of a subsidy as minimal financial assistance if...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

31: Clause 36, page 19, line 28, at end insert—

“(3A) In subsection (1), the reference to the subsidy control requirements does not include the requirements as to transparency in Chapter 3 of Part 2 except in relation to the giving of a subsidy as minimal financial assistance if...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

33: Clause 41, page 23, line 13, leave out from “requirements” to end of line 30 and insert “as to transparency in Chapter 3 of Part 2 do not apply to a subsidy given to a SPEI enterprise for the purpose of the provision of SPEI services, where...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

33: Clause 41, page 23, line 13, leave out from “requirements” to end of line 30 and insert “as to transparency in Chapter 3 of Part 2 do not apply to a subsidy given to a SPEI enterprise for the purpose of the provision of SPEI services, where...