"I thank the noble Lord for his speech and for the points that he has raised on this order. A lot of his points are outside of the scope of these SIs, but I will address them.
"These regulations are made each year to uprate child benefit and the guardian’s allowance and set the national insurance contribution rates, limits and thresholds.
First, the Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2026 sets the rates for both child benefit and the guardian’s allowance, and will ensure that these …..." Lord Wilson of Sedgefield - View Speech
"That the Grand Committee do consider the Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veteran’s Relief) Regulations 2026...." Lord Wilson of Sedgefield - View Speech
"It has been agreed with the clerks and everyone that we will go beyond that to 8 pm so that we can try to get it all finished...." Lord Wilson of Sedgefield - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering, and the noble Lord, Lord Pack, for their amendments relating to council meetings.
First, on Amendment 218, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, for raising this important issue, which she has rightly highlighted on numerous occasions in the …..." Lord Wilson of Sedgefield - View Speech