Letter dated 27/10/2023 from James Cartlidge MP to John Healey MP regarding questions on air domain capability programmes: E-7 Wedgetail, European Common Radar System Mk2, Protector, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Marshall, and European Common Radar System Mk2. 2p.

Letter dated 27/10/2023 from James Cartlidge MP to John Healey MP regarding questions on air domain capability programmes: E-7 Wedgetail, European Common Radar System Mk2, Protector, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Marshall, and European Common Radar System Mk2. 2p.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding to what end will be provided to the Network Rail Modernising Maintenance project as it applies in Scotland.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding to what end will be provided to the Network Rail Modernising Maintenance project as it applies in Scotland.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) original and (b) current programme completion date is of the MARSHALL programme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) original and (b) current programme completion date is of the MARSHALL programme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) original and (b) current programme completion date is of MODnet Evolve.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) original and (b) current programme completion date is of MODnet Evolve.

My right hon. friend the Minister of State (Graham Stuart) has today made the following statement:

On 30 August 2023, the UK announced it is reviewing its membership of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and will make a further decision if modernisation has not been adopted by November 2023.

The ECT is...

My right hon. friend the Minister of State (Graham Stuart) has today made the following statement:

On 30 August 2023, the UK announced it is reviewing its membership of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and will make a further decision if modernisation has not been adopted by November 2023.

The ECT is...

On 30 August 2023, the UK announced it is reviewing its membership of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and will make a further decision if modernisation has not been adopted by November 2023.

The ECT is a multilateral agreement with 51 Contracting Parties, covering energy co-operation on trade, investment, transit,...

On 30 August 2023, the UK announced it is reviewing its membership of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and will make a further decision if modernisation has not been adopted by November 2023.

The ECT is a multilateral agreement with 51 Contracting Parties, covering energy co-operation on trade, investment, transit,...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to meet with his Indian counterpart to discuss how British industry can assist India in modernising its railways.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to meet with his Indian counterpart to discuss how British industry can assist India in modernising its railways.

My Lords, the Bill will modernise the process for making and registering lasting powers of attorney and will enable chartered legal executives to certify copies of powers of attorney. I welcome all Members here today, whether to listen to or participate in this debate. This is a good example of...

My Lords, the Bill will modernise the process for making and registering lasting powers of attorney and will enable chartered legal executives to certify copies of powers of attorney. I welcome all Members here today, whether to listen to or participate in this debate. This is a good example of...

My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Viscount, Lord Stansgate, who introduced the Second Reading of the Bill comprehensively, fairly and persuasively. As he said, the bipartisan nature of the Bill is both striking and very welcome. It was introduced by Stephen Metcalfe MP, of my party,...

My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Viscount, Lord Stansgate, who introduced the Second Reading of the Bill comprehensively, fairly and persuasively. As he said, the bipartisan nature of the Bill is both striking and very welcome. It was introduced by Stephen Metcalfe MP, of my party,...

My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Viscount and the noble Lord. I rise briefly to voice my support for the Bill and its aims.

Lasting powers of attorney are invaluable tools for people who are likely to lose capacity and the ability to convey their wishes, allowing...

My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Viscount and the noble Lord. I rise briefly to voice my support for the Bill and its aims.

Lasting powers of attorney are invaluable tools for people who are likely to lose capacity and the ability to convey their wishes, allowing...

My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend on introducing the Bill so comprehensively and fairly, as the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson, said. I also congratulate Mr Metcalfe on steering it through the other place.

The provisions in the Bill are much needed, and the Labour Party is pleased to support them....

My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend on introducing the Bill so comprehensively and fairly, as the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson, said. I also congratulate Mr Metcalfe on steering it through the other place.

The provisions in the Bill are much needed, and the Labour Party is pleased to support them....

My Lords, the Government wholeheartedly support the Bill, and I thank the noble Viscount, Lord Stansgate, for setting out so eloquently and clearly its content and purpose. So clearly has he set out the Bill that I do not think I need repeat what it says, save to say that...

My Lords, the Government wholeheartedly support the Bill, and I thank the noble Viscount, Lord Stansgate, for setting out so eloquently and clearly its content and purpose. So clearly has he set out the Bill that I do not think I need repeat what it says, save to say that...

If there is a discrepancy between a paper copy and a digital copy, am I right in thinking that it will be up to the court to decide which of the two versions is correct?

If there is a discrepancy between a paper copy and a digital copy, am I right in thinking that it will be up to the court to decide which of the two versions is correct?

My Lords, as far as I know, the noble Lord is entirely correct in his assumption. If I am, or he is, wrong, I will write accordingly to clarify that point. It will ultimately be for a judicial process—possibly for the Office of the Public Guardian, initially, and then for...

My Lords, as far as I know, the noble Lord is entirely correct in his assumption. If I am, or he is, wrong, I will write accordingly to clarify that point. It will ultimately be for a judicial process—possibly for the Office of the Public Guardian, initially, and then for...

My Lords, I will not detain the House, but I would like to say a couple of things. It gives me great pleasure to see my friend and colleague present to listen to the compliments paid to him today for having steered the Bill through the other place. It strikes...

My Lords, I will not detain the House, but I would like to say a couple of things. It gives me great pleasure to see my friend and colleague present to listen to the compliments paid to him today for having steered the Bill through the other place. It strikes...

Lords second reading. Agreed to on question. Bill committed to a Committee of the Whole House.

Lords second reading. Agreed to on question. Bill committed to a Committee of the Whole House.

The Powers of Attorney Bill would introduce changes to the existing process for making and registering lasting powers of attorney (LPA). This would include introducing identity verification when applying to register an LPA and streamlining how individuals could object to the registration. It would allow different processes and evidence to be accepted depending on whether an LPA is made digitally, on paper or a combination of the two. Additionally, it would permit chartered legal executives to certify copies of LPAs.

The Powers of Attorney Bill would introduce changes to the existing process for making and registering lasting powers of attorney (LPA). This would include introducing identity verification when applying to register an LPA and streamlining how individuals could object to the registration. It would allow different processes and evidence to...