Unpaid Carers
Baroness Dacres of Lewisham Excerpts(2 weeks, 5 days ago)
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Lord Leong (Lab)
I totally agree with my noble friend. That is why we are conducting a review and various consultations to ensure that we better support our carers up and down the country to have unpaid leave as is necessary, and also to get the care that they need to support their loved ones.
Baroness Dacres of Lewisham (Lab)
My Lords, my noble friend will know that many young carers take on significant caring responsibilities at an early age. What further action are the Government taking to identify and support young carers, so that their caring responsibilities do not limit their ability to reach their full potential in education, well-being and future opportunities?
Lord Leong (Lab)
My Lords, my noble friend is absolutely right: young carers often face unique challenges in balancing education, work and caring responsibilities. Although the consultation before us focuses principally on employment rights for unpaid carers, we recognise the importance of ensuring that younger carers receive appropriate support and opportunities to fulfil their potential.
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
Baroness Dacres of Lewisham Excerpts(3 months ago)
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Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)
The noble Earl has raised the question again and he is right to draw my attention to the fact that I did not address it the first time round. This scheme will be subject to the Subsidy Control Act and the necessary declarations. That detail is set out in the consultation paper that we published. On his specific question about the CMA and the retail energy market, I will revert to him.
Baroness Dacres of Lewisham (Lab)
My Lords, while the scheme supports energy-intensive sectors, can my noble friend the Minister set out how it will strengthen the competitiveness of our manufacturing base while still supporting jobs and growth in our communities across the country?
Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)
I thank my noble friend for her question. The BICS will bring down electricity costs in line with other economies in the EU14, cutting costs by £35 to £40 per megawatt-hour, which will enable businesses to compete. The scheme is open to businesses of all sizes in Great Britain and is aligned with all the support that is going into the industrial strategy, including investment in skills and people.