"My Lords, I will speak to Amendments 346A and 346B, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Hogan-Howe, who has just spoken, as I have added my name to them. I support the other amendments in this group in general terms. There is a lot of dissatisfaction about the …..." Baroness Neville-Rolfe - View Speech
"I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Patel, on strikes. Why are we still allowing in overseas doctors, when domestically trained doctors cannot secure the speciality jobs that they are applying for? When will the legislation that the Government have talked about come in? It really would make a difference...." Baroness Neville-Rolfe - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a great pleasure to take part in this important debate and to follow the noble Lord, Lord Faulks. It is, however, an occasion tinged with sadness, because it marks the retirement of one of our most talented, fair, honest and hard-working colleagues, my noble friend Lord …..." Baroness Neville-Rolfe - View Speech
"My Lords, more and more information is emerging about the unfortunate decisions that individuals took during those weeks of pre-Budget speculation. Inspired by leaks from No. 10 and No. 11, stocks were sold, money was taken out of pensions, jobs were destroyed in hospitality and elsewhere, and hard workers and …..." Baroness Neville-Rolfe - View Speech
"I am interested in the impact of the regulations on the financial services people less than on the ESG companies themselves. The ESG companies are providing services. Some of them will be small firms; that is fine. In terms of growth and innovation—the sort of objectives that are rightly set …..." Baroness Neville-Rolfe - View Speech
"My Lords, I, too, rise to speak to the two statutory instruments: the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025, and the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025.
"I thank the Minister so much for saying that he will look at the details—we asked a lot of detailed questions—and follow up, as he has done on previous occasions. That is extremely helpful and much appreciated.
"I welcome the Minister to his first Question. He will be glad to know, returning to the original Question, that we agree that benefits in kind should be taxed at the appropriate level to avoid distortions. We also welcome the pragmatic delay in this new measure, to give individuals time …..." Baroness Neville-Rolfe - View Speech
"My Lords, I also welcome the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Portsmouth and look forward to his maiden speech and working constructively with him in the months and years ahead.
"My Lords, I begin by noting the resignation of Richard Hughes from his position as chair of the OBR and thank him for his service in that role, which he has occupied since 2020. We in the Opposition will carefully study the contents of the report that has been issued …..." Baroness Neville-Rolfe - View Speech