Baroness Lawlor (Con)

I say a word of support in favour of these amendments. This industry, financial services, is one of the most innovatory and dynamic industries in this country and has led the world in its imaginative,

My Lords, I hesitate to follow the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, who, although he is not a specialist in this area, is a lawyer. I will speak in support of this group of amendments; I would have done the

Can the Minister say whether there is official evidence of when an application is made, and whether the authorities assess official documents supporting a request for housing? Just as a clarification,

My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Jackson of Peterborough, and I support all the amendments in this group, particularly those from the noble Baronesses, Lady Teather and Lady B

My Lords, I rise to speak to my Amendment 58A in this group. I am delighted to support the other amendments in the group about which the noble Baroness, Lady O’Neill, has spoken, asking the Government

My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Sikka; I always learn from his speeches. The Bill is laudable in its aim to promote growth by cutting regulatory barriers, compliance, duplica