To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Lord True on 25 October (HL Deb cols 1393–4), whether clauses 16 and 19 of the Energy Prices Bill refer to the King's (1) public, or (2) private, activities in respect of energy generation.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Lord True on 25 October (HL Deb cols 1393–4), whether clauses 16 and 19 of the Energy Prices Bill refer to the King's (1) public, or (2) private, activities in respect of energy generation.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Lord True on 25 October (HL Deb cols 1393–4), what changes, if any, were agreed as a result of a consultation with the King on clauses 16 and 19 of the Energy Prices Bill.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Lord True on 25 October (HL Deb cols 1393–4), what changes, if any, were agreed as a result of a consultation with the King on clauses 16 and 19 of the Energy Prices Bill.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Lord True on 25 October (HL Deb cols 1393-4), why the (1) actual, or (2) potential, business of the King is treated differently from business owned by others.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Lord True on 25 October (HL Deb cols 1393-4), why the (1) actual, or (2) potential, business of the King is treated differently from business owned by others.

My Lords, I have it in command from His Majesty the King to acquaint the House that His Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Energy Prices Bill, has consented to place his interest, so far as it is affected by the Bill, at the disposal of Parliament...

My Lords, I have it in command from His Majesty the King to acquaint the House that His Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Energy Prices Bill, has consented to place his interest, so far as it is affected by the Bill, at the disposal of Parliament...

My Lords, it is a long custom in this House that we are extremely restrained in what we discuss which touches on the potential attitudes of the sovereign and the Royal Family. However, this is marginally tangential, and since the noble Lord was kind enough to give notice that he...

My Lords, it is a long custom in this House that we are extremely restrained in what we discuss which touches on the potential attitudes of the sovereign and the Royal Family. However, this is marginally tangential, and since the noble Lord was kind enough to give notice that he...

King's consent signified. Statement on legislative consent. Lords third reading. Bill passed.

King's consent signified. Statement on legislative consent. Lords third reading. Bill passed.

My Lords, in respect of the King’s consent being signified, can the Leader of the House say exactly what that consent comprises? We have this in many Bills—I believe they are all sent to the palace, and the Duchy of Cornwall sometimes, for approval or comment. There is no transparency,...

My Lords, in respect of the King’s consent being signified, can the Leader of the House say exactly what that consent comprises? We have this in many Bills—I believe they are all sent to the palace, and the Duchy of Cornwall sometimes, for approval or comment. There is no transparency,...

Moved by

Lord Callanan

Moved by

Lord Callanan

My Lords, it is my great pleasure to thank all those who have supported the progress of the Bill so far. Let me first thank the Opposition—the noble Lords, Lord Lennie and Lord McNicol, and all their colleagues—for their co-operation in progressing this expedited Bill. I am extremely conscious of...

My Lords, it is my great pleasure to thank all those who have supported the progress of the Bill so far. Let me first thank the Opposition—the noble Lords, Lord Lennie and Lord McNicol, and all their colleagues—for their co-operation in progressing this expedited Bill. I am extremely conscious of...

My Lords, briefly, I thank the Minister and his Whip, the noble Baroness, Lady Bloomfield, for their co-operation and hard work during the speedy passage of the Bill. I also thank both the noble Lord, Lord Teverson, on the Liberal Democrat Benches for his knowledge of these matters, and especially...

My Lords, briefly, I thank the Minister and his Whip, the noble Baroness, Lady Bloomfield, for their co-operation and hard work during the speedy passage of the Bill. I also thank both the noble Lord, Lord Teverson, on the Liberal Democrat Benches for his knowledge of these matters, and especially...

My Lords, we on these Benches very much support the Bill, although it might have a few Henry VIII powers and go a little further than it needs to. However, it is clearly absolutely essential for households getting through the winter to come. I very

much thank the Minister and...

My Lords, we on these Benches very much support the Bill, although it might have a few Henry VIII powers and go a little further than it needs to. However, it is clearly absolutely essential for households getting through the winter to come. I very

much thank the Minister and...

My Lords, while I have no wish to dissent from this unanimity, I think that we are owed an indication from the Minister as to where this fits in with the overall energy policy. We had an Energy Bill before us which is now in limbo and which in part...

My Lords, while I have no wish to dissent from this unanimity, I think that we are owed an indication from the Minister as to where this fits in with the overall energy policy. We had an Energy Bill before us which is now in limbo and which in part...

I am sure that the new BEIS Secretary of State, when he or she is appointed, will wish to convey at the earliest possible opportunity the future of the Energy Bill to the noble Lord.

I am sure that the new BEIS Secretary of State, when he or she is appointed, will wish to convey at the earliest possible opportunity the future of the Energy Bill to the noble Lord.

My Lords, before we move to the regret Motion in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Sherlock, I will just outline the next steps on the Energy Prices Bill. Noble Lords now have 30 minutes to table amendments to the Bill on Report. Therefore, amendments need to be tabled...

My Lords, before we move to the regret Motion in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Sherlock, I will just outline the next steps on the Energy Prices Bill. Noble Lords now have 30 minutes to table amendments to the Bill on Report. Therefore, amendments need to be tabled...

Moved by

Lord Lennie

1: Clause 2, page 3, line 7, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment and others in the name of Lord Lennie make the regulations in the relevant sections subject to the affirmative procedure.

Moved by

Lord Lennie

1: Clause 2, page 3, line 7, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment and others in the name of Lord Lennie make the regulations in the relevant sections subject to the affirmative procedure.

My Lords, this group of amendments is all about making various clauses subject to the affirmative procedure in your Lordships’ House. I give notice that we intend to divide the House on Amendment 25.

The amendments affect Clauses 2, 3, 6, 7 and 16, and Schedules 1 and 2, making them...

My Lords, this group of amendments is all about making various clauses subject to the affirmative procedure in your Lordships’ House. I give notice that we intend to divide the House on Amendment 25.

The amendments affect Clauses 2, 3, 6, 7 and 16, and Schedules 1 and 2, making them...

My Lords, I shall speak briefly to some of the amendments in my name in this group. This is the only time I shall intervene. Although I have tabled amendments in the second and fourth groups, I do not propose to speak to them. What I am about to say...

My Lords, I shall speak briefly to some of the amendments in my name in this group. This is the only time I shall intervene. Although I have tabled amendments in the second and fourth groups, I do not propose to speak to them. What I am about to say...

My Lords, I apologise for not speaking at Second Reading. I did listen to the Minister’s opening speech and I had made my views clear in an earlier briefing. My views sync very closely with those of the noble Lord, Lord Rooker. Quite honestly, this Government are out of control—we...

My Lords, I apologise for not speaking at Second Reading. I did listen to the Minister’s opening speech and I had made my views clear in an earlier briefing. My views sync very closely with those of the noble Lord, Lord Rooker. Quite honestly, this Government are out of control—we...

My Lords, I will speak to Amendments 27, 31, 34 and 40. What I have to say is very much in line with the speeches that have already taken place and I will not detain the House for long, except to make this point again. We understand the urgency of...

My Lords, I will speak to Amendments 27, 31, 34 and 40. What I have to say is very much in line with the speeches that have already taken place and I will not detain the House for long, except to make this point again. We understand the urgency of...