Caroline Nokes MP: speeches 2026

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15 Jan 2026 · Covid-19: Financial Support · Hansard source
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Order. I appreciate that the hon. Lady is referring to the self-employed and small businesses who were impacted by covid-19 financial support, but I am not convinced that Making Tax Digital and the Employment Rights Bill fall within the scope of this debate.
15 Jan 2026 · Covid-19: Financial Support · Hansard source
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Order. The debate is not about lockdown; it is about financial support. I hope the right hon. Lady is concluding her remarks.
15 Jan 2026 · Covid-19: Financial Support · Hansard source
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Order. We do not refer to the Prime Minister by his name, but as the Prime Minister.
15 Jan 2026 · Covid-19: Financial Support · Hansard source
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That brings us to the Front-Benchers’ speeches. I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
15 Jan 2026 · Covid-19: Financial Support · Hansard source
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Order. The subject of the debate is financial support specifically during the covid pandemic. The right hon. Lady might want to make sure she stays within scope of that.
15 Jan 2026 · Covid-19: Financial Support · Hansard source
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Order. In the region of 10 Members wish to speak. If they restrict themselves to about five minutes each, I will probably get everybody in.
15 Jan 2026 · Covid-19: Financial Support · Hansard source
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Order. I call Olly Glover.
14 Jan 2026 · Oil Refining Sector · Hansard source
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Order. The Minister will know that we do not refer to our colleagues by their names.
14 Jan 2026 · Oil Refining Sector · Hansard source
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Order. The hon. Gentleman will not speak about Grangemouth. The debate is about the Lindsey oil refinery, and interventions must be brief.
14 Jan 2026 · Ukraine · Hansard source
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Members will be interested to know that I will call the Front Benchers at 6.40 pm. There are four more speakers, with a total of 12 minutes.
14 Jan 2026 · Ukraine · Hansard source
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That brings us to the Front-Bench contributions. I call the shadow Minister.
14 Jan 2026 · Ukraine · Hansard source
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Order. There are still 12 Members who wish to speak. I was not going to propose a formal time limit. Perhaps, before I do, Members could restrict themselves to about five minutes and learn from each other’s examples?
13 Jan 2026 · Chinese Embassy · Hansard source
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I thank both Members for their points of order. As they will know—the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Sir Julian Lewis) made a salient point from his long-standing experience in the House—the choice of Minister and responding Department is a matter for the Government, not the Chair. Mr Speaker and I are frustrated and understand the frustrations that Members rightly have. Those on the Government Front Bench have heard those concerns and might reflect upon them. The hon. Member for Rutland and Stamford (Alicia Kearns) is perfectly free, as is every Member, to resubmit an urgent question on this matter, but I obviously cannot comment on whether that will be granted; that will be a matter for Mr Speaker.
13 Jan 2026 · Storm Goretti · Hansard source
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Order. I very much appreciate the Minister’s comprehensive response—as, I am sure, do Cornish Members—but it was twice as long as his initial response to the urgent question. Perhaps answers could be slightly shorter.
13 Jan 2026 · Storm Goretti · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
13 Jan 2026 · Storm Goretti · Hansard source
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Order. Before I call the Minister, I make it clear to Members that I intend to prioritise those representing areas of the country most affected by Storm Goretti. This may be a test of my geography.
13 Jan 2026 · Storm Goretti · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
13 Jan 2026 · Nigeria: Freedom of Religion or Belief · Hansard source
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Order. It might be helpful to explain that interventions are not allowed from the Opposition Front Bench, so the hon. Member will not take the intervention.
13 Jan 2026 · Finance (No. 2) Bill · Hansard source
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I remind Members that in Committee, they should not address the Chair as Deputy Speaker. I ask them please to use our names when addressing the Chair. Madam Chair, Chair, and Madam Chairman are also acceptable. Clause 63 Tax to be charged on certain pension interests Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
13 Jan 2026 · Finance (No. 2) Bill · Hansard source
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With this it will be convenient to consider the following: Clauses 84 and 85 stand part. Schedule 13. New clause 21— Review of the impact of sections 83 and 84: free bets and freeplays — “The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of the passing of this Act, undertake an assessment of the impact of implementation of sections 83 and 84 of this Act in respect of the treatment of free bets and freeplays for calculating general betting duty on remote bets.” New clause 25— Statements on increasing remote gambling duty and introducing a new rate of General Betting Duty — “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of this Act being passed, make a statement to the House of Commons on the effects of the increase in gambling duties made under sections 83 to 84 of this Act. (2) The statement made under subsection (1) must include details of the impact on— (a) sports and horseracing, (b) the number of high street betting shops, (c) the gambling black market, (d) the employment rate, and (e) the public finances.” This new clause would require the Chancellor to make a statement about the effects of the increase in gambling duties .
13 Jan 2026 · Finance (No. 2) Bill · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
13 Jan 2026 · Finance (No. 2) Bill · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
13 Jan 2026 · Finance (No. 2) Bill · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
13 Jan 2026 · Finance (No. 2) Bill · Hansard source
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With this it will be convenient to consider the following: Clauses 64 to 68 stand part. New clause 18— Review of the effect of sections 63 to 68 — “(1) HM Treasury must carry out a review of the effect of sections 63 to 68 of this Act (Pension interests). (2) The review under subsection (1) must include an assessment of— (a) the impact of those sections on individuals’ pension savings and beneficiaries, including on estate values and inheritance tax liabilities, (b) the administrative effects on personal representatives, pension scheme administrators, and HM Revenue and Customs, and (c) any behavioural effects on how pensions are used during life and on death. (3) HM Treasury must lay before the House of Commons a report setting out the findings of the review under subsection (1) no later than six months after the date on which sections 63 to 68 come into force.” This new clause would require HM Treasury to review and report on the effects of Clauses 63 to 68 of the Bill, which introduce inheritance tax charges on unused pension funds and death benefits, including their impacts on individuals, administrators, and behaviour, and to publish the findings to Parliament. New clause 19— Report on the impact of inheritance tax liability on personal representatives in relation to pension assets — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, lay before the House of Commons a report on the impact of the changes to inheritance tax treatment of pension assets on personal representatives of deceased persons made under this Act. (2) The report must consider— (a) the legal obligations of personal representatives to collect the assets of an estate, settle all liabilities (including inheritance tax), and distribute the estate to beneficiaries, (b) the extent to which personal representatives may be personally liable for inheritance tax due on assets, including pension funds, which do not form part of the estate and do not come into their possession, (c) any risk of increased litigation arising from the imposition of personal liability on personal representatives in respect of inheritance tax due on pension assets, (d) the impact of any such liability on the willingness of personal representatives, particularly those who are not beneficiaries of the estate, to distribute estate assets promptly, (e) any practical difficulties faced by personal representatives where pension assets, lifetime gifts, or other chargeable assets are discovered after initial inheritance tax calculations have been completed, including the requirement to recalculate inheritance tax liabilities and re-apportion the nil rate band, (f) any administrative and timing challenges associated with identifying multiple pension arrangements, particularly where a deceased person held several pension funds arising from different employments, and (g) whether the existing six-month timeframe for inheritance tax reporting and payment adequately reflects those practical difficulties. (3) The report must assess whether the current framework operates fairly and proportionately for personal representatives and whether legislative or administrative changes are necessary to reduce uncertainty, delay, or unintended personal liability.” This new clause requires the Government to report on the impact of inheritance tax rules on personal representatives, including personal liability for tax on pension assets outside the estate and the practical difficulties of identifying and valuing multiple pension arrangements within existing time limits. New clause 20— Administration of inherited pension pots — “(1) HM Revenue and Customs must review the tax administration arrangements relating to inherited pension pots. (2) The purpose of the review under subsection (1) is to ensure that— (a) inheritance tax and related tax checks do not cause unreasonable delays in the payment of pension death benefits to beneficiaries, and (b) bereaved families are able to receive pension benefits within a reasonable period following a member’s death. (3) In carrying out the review, HM Revenue and Customs must have regard to— (a) the cumulative administrative burden placed on personal representatives, pension scheme administrators, and beneficiaries, (b) the interaction between inheritance tax reporting, clearance processes, and pension scheme payment rules, and (c) any evidence of prolonged delays in the payment of inherited pension benefits. (4) HM Revenue and Customs must publish the outcome of the review, including any proposed changes to its processes or guidance, within 12 months of the passing of this Act.” This new clause would require the Government to address delays in the payment of inherited pension pots by reviewing HMRC’s tax administration processes, with the aim of preventing prolonged waiting periods for bereaved families. New clause 22— Statement on inheritance tax on pension interests — “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of this Act being passed, make a statement to the House of Commons on the effects of the charging of inheritance tax on pension interests made under sections 63 to 68 of this Act. (2) The statement made under subsection (1) must include analysis of the impact on— (a) pension saving levels, (b) household saving decisions, and (d) personal representatives.” This new clause would require the Chancellor to make a statement on the effects charging inheritance tax on pension interests on pension saving levels, household saving decisions and personal representatives. New clause 23— Consultation on changes to inheritance tax on pensions interests — “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, before 6 April 2027, undertake a consultation on the potential impacts of the changes made by sections 63 to 67. (2) The consultation made under subsection (1) must consider the extent to which the changes to inheritance tax on pension interests deliver better outcomes for UK savers and pensioners. (3) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay before the House of Commons a report summarising the responses to the consultation.” This new clause would require the Chancellor to consult on the potential impacts of the changes made by sections 63 to 67. The consultation must consider the extent to which the changes to inheritance tax on pension interests deliver better outcomes for UK savers and pensioners. A report summarising the responses to the consultation must be laid before the House of Commons. New clause 24— HMRC guidance on inheritance tax on pension interests — “(1) HM Revenue and Customs must, within six months of this Act being passed, publish comprehensive guidance on the implementation of sections 63 to 68. (2) HMRC must establish a dedicated helpline for enquiries relating to inheritance tax on pension interests. (3) The guidance published under subsection (1) must be reviewed annually and published in accessible formats.” This new clause would require HMRC to publish comprehensive guidance on the implementation of sections 63 to 68 and establish a dedicated helpline for enquiries relating to inheritance tax on pension interests. The guidance must be reviewed annually and published in accessible formats .
13 Jan 2026 · Finance (No. 2) Bill · Hansard source
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I call the Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

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