New clause 1 (Overpayments made as a result of official error) debated and withdrawn. New clause 2 (Offence of fraud against a public authority), discussed with new clause 15 (Offence of encouraging or assisting others to commit fraud), negatived on division (3 votes to 11). New clause 5 (Publication of results of pilot schemes) debated and withdrawn. New clause 7 (Annual reporting of amounts recovered) debated and withdrawn. New clause 8 (Publication of an Anti-Fraud and Error Technology Strategy) debated and withdrawn. New clause 9 (Impact of Act on vulnerable customers), discussed with new clause 12 (Impact of Act on people facing financial exclusion), debated and withdrawn. New clause 10 (Recovery of overpayments of Carer’s Allowance), discussed with new clause 11 (Audit of algorithmic systems used in relation to Carer’s Allowance overpayments) and an amendment, debated and withdrawn. New clause 13 (Liability orders) debated and withdrawn. New clause 14 (Inclusion of systems within the Algorithmic Transparency Reporting Standard) debated and withdrawn. New clause 15 (Offence of encouraging or assisting others to commit fraud) negatived on division (3 votes to 10). New clause 16 (Review of whistleblowing processes in relation to public sector fraud) debated and withdrawn. New clause 17 (Duty to consider domestic abuse risk to holders of joint accounts) negatived on division (6 votes to 9). Clause 99, discussed with clauses 100 to 104 stand part, agreed to. Clauses 100 to 104 agreed to. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 204). Committee rose.

New clause 1 (Overpayments made as a result of official error) debated and withdrawn. New clause 2 (Offence of fraud against a public authority), discussed with new clause 15 (Offence of encouraging or assisting others to commit fraud), negatived on division (3 votes to 11). New clause 5 (Publication of...

Lords motions, That the bill be reported from the Grand Committee in respect of proceedings up to and including Thursday 8 October 2020; and that the order of commitment of 8 September 2020 be discharged and the remainder of the bill be re-committed to a Committee of the Whole House. Agreed to on question.

Lords motions, That the bill be reported from the Grand Committee in respect of proceedings up to and including Thursday 8 October 2020; and that the order of commitment of 8 September 2020 be discharged and the remainder of the bill be re-committed to a Committee of the Whole House....

My Lords, the two Motions standing in my name give effect to a decision taken last week to move the Trade Bill into the Chamber tomorrow and on Thursday for the remainder of its Committee stage. As a result, the Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill’s Second Reading debate will...

My Lords, the two Motions standing in my name give effect to a decision taken last week to move the Trade Bill into the Chamber tomorrow and on Thursday for the remainder of its Committee stage. As a result, the Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill’s Second Reading debate will...

I thank the Chief Whip for tabling these Motions, which we undoubtedly support. In fact, we welcome the proper time to discuss the Trade Bill that this allows, prior to Report. However, it raises the question of the seriousness with which our amendments are then considered by the House of...

I thank the Chief Whip for tabling these Motions, which we undoubtedly support. In fact, we welcome the proper time to discuss the Trade Bill that this allows, prior to Report. However, it raises the question of the seriousness with which our amendments are then considered by the House of...

I say to the Chief Whip that those of us who have been working on the Trade Bill have found the painfully slow pace of progress extremely difficult to deal with, as we have gone on well beyond the number of days in Committee that we expected. So it is...

I say to the Chief Whip that those of us who have been working on the Trade Bill have found the painfully slow pace of progress extremely difficult to deal with, as we have gone on well beyond the number of days in Committee that we expected. So it is...

My Lords, I think I was in touch with one of the clerks, but I do not know whether I was in touch with the right clerk. It may help my noble friend if I indicate—I know he follows these matters very closely—that I have two amendments specifically on this...

My Lords, I think I was in touch with one of the clerks, but I do not know whether I was in touch with the right clerk. It may help my noble friend if I indicate—I know he follows these matters very closely—that I have two amendments specifically on this...

My Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords for their questions and points. They are important. First, I am grateful for the support for the Motion that is being debated. I do slightly question the relevance of the noble Baroness’s points. However, she was very kind and gave me warning...

My Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords for their questions and points. They are important. First, I am grateful for the support for the Motion that is being debated. I do slightly question the relevance of the noble Baroness’s points. However, she was very kind and gave me warning...

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. It will be perfectly obvious to anyone watching these proceedings and, for that matter, the entire House that this incredibly rushed procedure is a travesty in itself. This will be incredibly difficult, even given the manner in which you put your statement just...

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. It will be perfectly obvious to anyone watching these proceedings and, for that matter, the entire House that this incredibly rushed procedure is a travesty in itself. This will be incredibly difficult, even given the manner in which you put your statement just...

I am extremely obliged to the hon. Gentleman for his point of order, and I will attempt briefly to respond to each of the important points that he legitimately raises.

In terms of timing, it seems to me that there are two senses in which that concern can be aired and...

I am extremely obliged to the hon. Gentleman for his point of order, and I will attempt briefly to respond to each of the important points that he legitimately raises.

In terms of timing, it seems to me that there are two senses in which that concern can be aired and...

My Lords—

My Lords—

The noble and learned Lord tells us that it improves the Bill. Does it not change the Bill so materially that it is not the same Bill after all?

The noble and learned Lord tells us that it improves the Bill. Does it not change the Bill so materially that it is not the same Bill after all?

My Lords, I am yet another lawyer. I apologise for that. I will not detain the House for long.

I respectfully agree with the noble and learned Lord, Lord Judge, that this came to the House as a bad Bill—I would say a very bad Bill. It sought to send the...

My Lords, I am yet another lawyer. I apologise for that. I will not detain the House for long.

I respectfully agree with the noble and learned Lord, Lord Judge, that this came to the House as a bad Bill—I would say a very bad Bill. It sought to send the...

My Lords, Amendment 4 seeks to insert a restriction on the date referred to in line 10:

“which must not be later than the end of the 2019/20 financial year”.

This may in practice be a variation on the provision proposed by my noble friend Lady Noakes in her amendment, but, as...

My Lords, Amendment 4 seeks to insert a restriction on the date referred to in line 10:

“which must not be later than the end of the 2019/20 financial year”.

This may in practice be a variation on the provision proposed by my noble friend Lady Noakes in her amendment, but, as...

Lords committee stage. Clause 1 agreed to as amended. Clause 2 agreed to on division (280 votes to 46). Clause 3 agreed to. Bill reported with amendments (HL Bill 173).

Lords committee stage. Clause 1 agreed to as amended. Clause 2 agreed to on division (280 votes to 46). Clause 3 agreed to. Bill reported with amendments (HL Bill 173).

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The Minister.

The Minister.

Has it?

Has it?

They are not grouped.

They are not grouped.

Take them together.

Take them together.

It is not the Minister.

It is not the Minister.