"My Lords, I raised the topic of today’s debate, salary sacrifice, in the Budget debate on 4 December. I am grateful to the Minister for his comments on my questions in summing up that debate. He felt that the changes to salary sacrifice pension arrangements were a proportionate measure that …..." Lord de Clifford - View Speech
"My Lords, I will speak on Motions B and B1 and register that I speak on behalf of SMEs and as a small employer of 130 people. I thank the Government for listening to businesses and this Chamber with regard to the change to unfair dismissal. Six months is certainly …..." Lord de Clifford - View Speech
"My Lords, on behalf of the veterinary sector, I thank the Government for confirming in the Budget the commitment to a consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. This is sorely needed, as the sector has seen significant structural change in the last 15 years. I was asked …..." Lord de Clifford - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the Minister for her continued support on animal welfare in the UK. I declare my interest as someone who works in the veterinary industry. I hope the Minister has seen the recent report from the APPG on Animal Welfare regarding animal welfare enforcement. What are the …..." Lord de Clifford - View Speech
"My Lords, my amendment would extend the grounds of possession to a family in need of providing a full-time carer for a family member. Regarding comments made in the other place, I confirm that I have no direct interest with regard to any property. My interest came only through contact …..." Lord de Clifford - View Speech
"I thank your Lordships for your contributions to the debate on this matter. What I drew from it is how much we all value what carers do for all our people in need of care. I look forward to the review by the noble Baroness, Lady Casey, to help the …..." Lord de Clifford - View Speech
"My Lords, first, I thank the Minister for her opening remarks. Your Lordships should please note my interest in the register that I work for and am a shareholder in a veterinary business that cares for many pets. I also have the privilege of being a dog owner for many …..." Lord de Clifford - View Speech
"I thank your Lordships for your thoughts and speeches. I am pleased about, and support, the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady Grender, being accepted by the Government.
The Minister has not changed her position on my amendment. I understand the comments regarding the deposit scheme. On the remarks made …..." Lord de Clifford - View Speech