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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-15more like thismore than 2024-10-15
answering body
Department for Business and Trade remove filter
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Vauxhall Motors: Employment more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to protect the jobs of Vauxhall factory workers following concerns on the part of its parent company over net-zero targets. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1655 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
answer text <p>Stellantis announced a strategic review of the UK operations this July. We have regularly engaged with the company throughout and stand ready to help following its conclusion. Stellantis transformed their plant at Ellesmere Port to solely produce electric vans from 2023 following a £100m investment that was secured with HMG support. Stellantis also announced that they will make small volumes of the larger electric vans at their plant at Luton.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-29T12:37:50.277Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T12:37:50.277Z
answering member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1729622
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-12more like thismore than 2024-09-12
answering body
Department for Business and Trade remove filter
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Retail Trade: Urban Areas more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to protect high street businesses, particularly independent traders. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1091 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-25more like thismore than 2024-09-25
answer text <p>This Government is focused on its five-point plan to breathe life back into Britain’s high streets. We understand how important the high street is to our businesses which is why our plans include tackling retail crime, ensuring a level playing field between online and high street businesses, stamping out late payments and ending the blight of empty spaces. This work will ensure that our high streets are great places for our businesses, supporting economic growth across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>I am looking forward to working with the Sector Councils for Retail and Hospitality on the strategic issues facing the sectors, including high street regeneration and investment, labour and retail careers, sustainability and supply chain resilience.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-25T10:08:57.78Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-25T10:08:57.78Z
answering member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1727991
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-09more like thismore than 2024-09-09
answering body
Department for Business and Trade remove filter
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Employment: Iron and Steel more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to protect the jobs of steelworkers. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL915 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-08more like thismore than 2024-10-08
answer text <p>Steel is vital for a vibrant, secure economy. This Government is working in partnership with trade unions and industry to secure a green steel transition that’s both right for the workforce and delivers economic growth.</p><p> </p><p>We have already agreed a better deal for steelworkers at Tata Steel and are continuing negotiations with British Steel. However, we are clear we need long-term jobs, not short-term subsidies.</p><p> </p><p>We will publish a steel strategy in spring. This will guide our commitment to invest £2.5 billion in partnership with the private sector as part of our wider commitment to invest in jobs and boost growth across the UK.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-08T16:58:00.623Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-08T16:58:00.623Z
answering member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1727799
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-05more like thismore than 2024-09-05
answering body
Department for Business and Trade remove filter
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Trade Competitiveness more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the UK remains an attractive destination for businesses. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL824 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-17more like thismore than 2024-09-17
answer text <p>We are committed to ensuring the UK remains a leading destination for companies to invest and do business. The International Investment Summit in October will showcase our commitment to partnering with global businesses to secure the investment we need for growth. We are answering investors’ calls for stability and predictability with our new Industrial Strategy, providing long-term confidence to invest. The National Wealth Fund will bring together key institutions to offer compelling propositions to investors.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
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less than 2024-09-17T14:53:05.837Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-17T14:53:05.837Z
answering member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1727215
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-03more like thismore than 2024-09-03
answering body
Department for Business and Trade remove filter
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Small Businesses more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the decline in confidence among small businesses following (1) rises in energy prices, (2) the increase in material costs, and (3) the anticipated rise in employment costs. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL734 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-17more like thismore than 2024-09-17
answer text <p>We recognise that recent times have been challenging for business. The Government is committed to support small businesses. Our Plan for Small Business set out nine pledges, including a pledge to reduce the cost of energy bills. We will be setting out further detail over the coming months.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
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less than 2024-09-17T14:59:06.907Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-17T14:59:06.907Z
answering member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1724777
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-30more like thismore than 2024-07-30
answering body
Department for Business and Trade remove filter
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Imports: Germany more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the recent increase in German exports to the UK on (1) businesses, and (2) consumers. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL543 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-13more like thismore than 2024-08-13
answer text <p>Total UK imports from Germany amounted to £89 billion in the 12 months to March 2024, a 6% increase in current prices (compared to the previous 12 months). The largest increase was for machinery and transport equipment up £5bn (13%), in particular cars up £4bn (22%) and aircraft up £1bn (153%).</p><p>This Government is committed to resetting our relationship with our European partners. The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has already met his German counterpart, Vice Chancellor Habeck, and discussed how we can grow trade further with Germany to support sustainable growth for our businesses, workers and consumers.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
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less than 2024-08-13T11:04:43.467Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-13T11:04:43.467Z
answering member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1724779
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-30more like thismore than 2024-07-30
answering body
Department for Business and Trade remove filter
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Trade Agreements: Gulf States and India more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to outline the key objectives for the UK in the trade agreements with the Gulf Cooperation Council and India in light of the upcoming trade negotiations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL545 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-13more like thismore than 2024-08-13
answer text <p>The first mission of this Government is to drive economic growth. As part of delivering that mission, the Government will publish a trade strategy, aligned with our industrial strategy, to support jobs and communities in every part of the UK. Free Trade Agreements have a critical role to play in delivering this.</p><p>The Government has set out its intention to deliver trade negotiations with key trading partners including the GCC and India. Our trade programme, which is driven by engagement with businesses and stakeholders, will play to the UK’s strengths, boost trade, and strengthen our ties with our international partners.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
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less than 2024-08-13T14:29:52.407Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-13T14:29:52.407Z
answering member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1723109
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-23more like thismore than 2024-07-23
answering body
Department for Business and Trade remove filter
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Conditions of Employment: Legal Costs more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address concerns from businesses about the potential increase in costs and legal disputes as a result of their proposed employment law reforms. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL275 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-01more like thismore than 2024-08-01
answer text <p>Through the Plan to Make Work Pay we will deliver a new deal for working people. A number of these measures already have strong support from businesses, and we will consult with them as we put these plans into practice to ensure they are as effective as possible. We also expect that stronger employment practices could aid recruitment and retention, and ultimately save business costs.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-08-01T10:53:31.617Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-01T10:53:31.617Z
answering member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1721280
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-17more like thismore than 2024-07-17
answering body
Department for Business and Trade remove filter
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading UK Relations with EU more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to achieve a "closer, more mature, more level-headed relationship" with the EU, as outlined by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL103 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-07-24more like thismore than 2024-07-24
answer text <p>The Department for Business and Trade wants to reset our relationship with the EU and deepen ties with our European neighbours.</p><p>The Department will work to improve the UK's trade and investment relationship by tearing down unnecessary barriers to trade.</p><p>The Department will seek to negotiate a veterinary agreement to prevent unnecessary border checks, to help touring artists, and to secure mutual recognition for professional qualifications to open up priority markets for service exporters.</p><p>The Secretary of State has already held positive discussions with his European Commission counterpart Valdis Dombrovskis and has met with German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck to discuss UK-German shared trade interests.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-07-24T12:40:13.373Zmore like thismore than 2024-07-24T12:40:13.373Z
answering member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
1719906
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-21more like thismore than 2024-05-21
answering body
Department for Business and Trade remove filter
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Postal Services: Competition more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the competitive landscape of the UK's postal and parcel delivery market (1) remains fair, and (2) does not lead to monopolistic practices post-takeover. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL4829 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-24more like thismore than 2024-05-24
answer text <p>Ofcom’s duties, as the independent regulator for postal services, include furthering the interests of citizens and consumers, where appropriate by promoting competition.</p><p> </p><p>Ofcom’s regulatory framework supports competition by imposing minimal intervention in competitive areas of the postal market, for example, in relation to parcel services. Ofcom also requires Royal Mail, as the designated universal service provider, to allow access to its network for the provision of certain bulk letter and large letter services and impose a number of safeguards to protect postal operators reliant on this access.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-24T10:02:14.927Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-24T10:02:14.927Z
answering member
4931
label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter