Moved by

Lord Young of Norwood Green

23: Clause 2, page 3, line 13, at end insert—

“(7A) Regulations under subsection (7) may not increase amounts in relation to claims by vulnerable road users unless the increase is to reflect increases in the retail prices index or the consumer prices index.

(7B) In subsection...

Moved by

Lord Young of Norwood Green

23: Clause 2, page 3, line 13, at end insert—

“(7A) Regulations under subsection (7) may not increase amounts in relation to claims by vulnerable road users unless the increase is to reflect increases in the retail prices index or the consumer prices index.

(7B) In subsection...

My Lords, with the leave of the House I will move this amendment on behalf of my noble friend Lord Berkeley, who is unable to attend this afternoon due to personal circumstances. This amendment addresses a slightly different issue from those that I have heard today. If the Bill is...

My Lords, with the leave of the House I will move this amendment on behalf of my noble friend Lord Berkeley, who is unable to attend this afternoon due to personal circumstances. This amendment addresses a slightly different issue from those that I have heard today. If the Bill is...

I welcome what the noble and learned Lord said—I have found it constructive and helpful. Nevertheless, I still think that there is some concern and, rather than having to return to this on Report, it would be useful if we could meet him for further consultation.

I welcome what the noble and learned Lord said—I have found it constructive and helpful. Nevertheless, I still think that there is some concern and, rather than having to return to this on Report, it would be useful if we could meet him for further consultation.

My Lords, once again I thank the Minister for his contribution and will reflect on it when we pore over Hansard. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.

My Lords, once again I thank the Minister for his contribution and will reflect on it when we pore over Hansard. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.

My Lords, I have listened carefully to the 45 contributions so far. When I have been out of the Chamber briefly, I have watched them on the screen. I regret that I have to disagree with, the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, whom I have come to respect and regard as...

My Lords, I have listened carefully to the 45 contributions so far. When I have been out of the Chamber briefly, I have watched them on the screen. I regret that I have to disagree with, the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, whom I have come to respect and regard as...

Lords debate on motion to take note of the report of the Economic Affairs Committee on Auditors: Market Concentration and their Role. (HL 119 2010-11). Agreed to on question.

Lords debate on motion to take note of the report of the Economic Affairs Committee on Auditors: Market Concentration and their Role. (HL 119 2010-11). Agreed to on question.

Before the noble Baroness sits down, there was just one area I wanted her to elaborate on. Paragraph 184 is very emphatic. It says: "““We believe that every bank should have a properly constituted and effective Risk Committee of the Board””." I do not want to go on to quote...

Before the noble Baroness sits down, there was just one area I wanted her to elaborate on. Paragraph 184 is very emphatic. It says: "““We believe that every bank should have a properly constituted and effective Risk Committee of the Board””." I do not want to go on to quote...

My Lords, I enter this debate with great trepidation, not being a financial expert by any means. I do not envy the Minister her task in trying to sum up. I am only going to touch on a few points. I did not read all of the report and did...

My Lords, I enter this debate with great trepidation, not being a financial expert by any means. I do not envy the Minister her task in trying to sum up. I am only going to touch on a few points. I did not read all of the report and did...

Lords debate on motion to take note of the report of the European Union Committee on EU Consumer Rights Directive: getting it right (HL 126 2008-09). Agreed to on question.

Lords debate on motion to take note of the report of the European Union Committee on EU Consumer Rights Directive: getting it right (HL 126 2008-09). Agreed to on question.

It is just like being told that the tooth fairy no longer exists. The noble and learned Lord has destroyed another illusion, but I thank him for the information. I think that I have already covered some of the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Borrie. He has already...

It is just like being told that the tooth fairy no longer exists. The noble and learned Lord has destroyed another illusion, but I thank him for the information. I think that I have already covered some of the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Borrie. He has already...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Howarth, profusely for her introductory contribution and the committee for a truly excellent report. I enter the debate with some trepidation. There is always a worry in the back of my mind that there are at least one or two people in...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Howarth, profusely for her introductory contribution and the committee for a truly excellent report. I enter the debate with some trepidation. There is always a worry in the back of my mind that there are at least one or two people in...

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Relevant document: 16th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Relevant document: 16th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

We are debating today the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Limited liability partnerships were introduced by the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000. The main early users of the limited liability partnership form were major accountancy and law firms, and now all sizes and types of...

We are debating today the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Limited liability partnerships were introduced by the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000. The main early users of the limited liability partnership form were major accountancy and law firms, and now all sizes and types of...

I thank the noble Lord, Lord Razzall, for that comment. The Acts have been implemented in stages, which will need to be reflected in our evaluation. We will begin to evaluate some provisions commenced in 2007 next year, but we will wait until 2011 to evaluate most provisions commenced in...

I thank the noble Lord, Lord Razzall, for that comment. The Acts have been implemented in stages, which will need to be reflected in our evaluation. We will begin to evaluate some provisions commenced in 2007 next year, but we will wait until 2011 to evaluate most provisions commenced in...

Draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

Draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

My Lords, I support the government amendments and oppose Amendment No. 245C. I must declare an interest. I am the vice-chair of the Ethical Trading Initiative, but today I am speaking in a personal capacity. I welcome the government amendments as an acknowledgement that there are issues of labour standards,...

My Lords, I support the government amendments and oppose Amendment No. 245C. I must declare an interest. I am the vice-chair of the Ethical Trading Initiative, but today I am speaking in a personal capacity. I welcome the government amendments as an acknowledgement that there are issues of labour standards,...