Caroline Nokes MP: speeches 2025

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3 Mar 2025 · Finance Bill · Hansard source
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Order. I remind the hon. Member that it is imperative he speaks to the Finance Bill and the amendments, rather than rehashing a Budget speech.
3 Mar 2025 · Finance Bill · Hansard source
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Order. In the interests of complete impartiality, I want to make sure that all Members are aware that they have to speak to the amendments as proposed in this Finance Bill, not any other amendments that they might wish had been proposed.
3 Mar 2025 · Finance Bill · Hansard source
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Order. We are debating the Finance Bill and the amendments to it, not the Budget.
3 Mar 2025 · Finance Bill · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
3 Mar 2025 · Finance Bill · Hansard source
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With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 2— Energy (oil and gas) profits levy: impact assessment of increase in rate — “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of this Act coming into force, commission and publish an assessment of the expected impact of Sections 15 to 17 of this Act on— (a) domestic energy production and investment; (b) the UK’s energy security; (c) energy prices, and; (d) the UK economy. (2) The assessment must examine the impact of provisions in this Act in comparison with what could have been expected had the energy (oil and gas) profits levy remained unchanged.” This new clause would require the Chancellor to commission and publish an assessment of the expected impact of changes to the energy (oil and gas) profits levy on domestic energy production, the UK’s energy security, energy prices and the UK economy. New clause 3— Review of impact of tax changes in this Act on households— “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of this Act being passed, publish an assessment of the impact of the changes in this Act on household finances. (2) The assessment in subsection (1) must consider how households at a range of different income levels are affected by these changes.” This new clause requires the Chancellor to publish an assessment of the changes in this Act on the finances of households at a range of different income levels New clause 4— Review of impact of Act on small and medium sized enterprises— “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of the passing of this Act, lay before Parliament a report setting out the impact of the measures contained within this Act on small and medium sized enterprises. (2) The report must include an assessment of the impact of the Act on the following matters— (a) the number of people employed across the UK by small and medium enterprises; (b) the number of small and medium sized enterprises ceasing to trade; and (c) the number of new small and medium sized enterprises established.” This new clause would require the Chancellor to conduct an impact assessment of the Act on small and medium enterprises. New clause 5— Review of the Impact of Tax Changes on Household Finances— “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of this Act being passed, publish an assessment of the impact of the tax changes introduced by this Act on household finances. (2) The assessment must evaluate how households across different income levels are affected by these changes.” This new clause requires the Chancellor to assess and publish a report on how the tax changes in this Act impact households at various income levels. New clause 6— Report on fiscal effects: relief for investment expenditure— “The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of the passing of this Act, lay before Parliament a report setting out the impact of the measures contained in clause 16 of this Act on tax revenue.” This new clause would require the Government to produce a report setting out the fiscal impact of the Bill’s changes to the Energy Profits Levy investment expenditure relief. New clause 7— Pupils with SEND without an Education Health and Care Plan: review of VAT provisions— “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of the passing of this Act and every six months thereafter, lay before Parliament a review of the impact of the measures contained in sections 47 to 49 of this Act on pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. (2) The review must consider in particular the impact of those measures on— (a) children with special needs who do not have an education health and care plan (EHCP); and (b) the number of children whose families have applied for an EHCP.” This new clause would require the Government to produce an impact assessment of the effect of the VAT provisions in the Act on pupils who have special educational needs but do not have an Education Health and Care Plan. New clause 8 —Review of sections 63 and 64— “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of the passing of this Act and every six months thereafter, review the impact of the measures contained in sections 63 and 64 of this Act. (2) Each review must consider the impact of the measures on— (a) Scotch whisky distilleries, (b) small spirit distilleries, (c) wine producers and wholesalers, (d) the hospitality industry, and (e) those operating in the night-time economy. (3) Each review must include an estimate of administrative and operational costs for the preceding 12-month period for each of the sectors listed in subsection (2). (4) Each review must consider the impact of the measures on the retail price for consumers of products subject to alcohol duty. (5) Each review must also examine the expected effect of the measures on the domestic wine trade. (6) A report setting out the findings of each review must be published and laid before both Houses of Parliament.” This new clause would require the Government to produce an impact assessment of the measures on the Act on distilleries, wine producers and the hospitality industry. Government amendments 1 to 17. Amendment 67, page 53, line 30, leave out clause 47. This amendment removes Clause 47, which removes the VAT exemption for private school fees. Amendment 68, page 56, line 13, leave out clause 48. This amendment removes Clause 48, which introduces anti-forestalling provisions. Amendment 69, page 56, line 13, leave out clause 49. This amendment removes Clause 49, which sets out the commencement date. Government amendments 18 to 66.
27 Feb 2025 · St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs · Hansard source
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for meeting the time limit so neatly. That brings us to the Front Benchers.
27 Feb 2025 · St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs · Hansard source
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Order. The hon. Lady was going to be next on my list, but that was a very long intervention.
27 Feb 2025 · St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs · Hansard source
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Order. Before the hon. Member continues, let me just say that I will be calling the first of the Front Benchers to speak at 4.35 pm precisely.
27 Feb 2025 · St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Secretary of State.
26 Feb 2025 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source
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Order. I will not have this level of shouting at the Minister. I will hear her, and of course, it is within her right not to take interventions. Please can Members approach this debate in an orderly fashion?
26 Feb 2025 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source
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Order. I think I will respond to the point of order first. The shadow Minister will know that that was not a point of order, but a point of debate.
26 Feb 2025 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source
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Order. Before I call the Minister, I must inform the House there will have to be an immediate five-minute time limit on Back-Bench contributions, which obviously excludes those from the Front Benches.
26 Feb 2025 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source
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I advise the House that Mr Speaker has not selected the amendment in the name of the Liberal Democrats.
26 Feb 2025 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source
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Order. As the shadow Minister will know, the Minister is not obliged to take interventions from the Dispatch Box.
26 Feb 2025 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source
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Order. I am sure the hon. Gentleman is getting to his point, but interventions really should be shorter. He could have put in to speak in the debate, had he wished. He has a few more moments—that is all.
26 Feb 2025 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
26 Feb 2025 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source
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Order. Mr Francois, you know that you must not refer to Members by their name.
25 Feb 2025 · Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] · Hansard source
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I had not been planning to introduce a formal time limit, but Members might reflect on how many are still standing and perhaps restrain themselves to five minutes or so.
24 Feb 2025 · Ukraine · Hansard source
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Order. Can I remind Members that if we are to get everybody in, shorter questions—and shortish answers, please—would be helpful?
24 Feb 2025 · Crown Estate Bill [Lords] · Hansard source
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With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 2— Marine Spatial Planning: coordination — “In relation to any decisions made about marine spatial priorities, the Crown Estate must— (a) ensure that the decisions are coordinated with the priorities of the Marine Maritime Organisation, and (b) consult any communities or industries impacted by the plans, including fishing communities.” Marine plans guide marine use and regulation for sustainable development, balancing the environment, economy, and society. This new clause ensures the Crown Estate collaborates with DEFRA's Marine Spatial Prioritisation through the MMO, using its expertise to inform decisions, preventing conflicts of interest from its new borrowing and investment powers. New clause 3— Sustainable development: community benefits — “(1) Before making any investment decision, the Commissioners must assess— (a) plans for community benefits for local communities, and (b) plans for community benefits for coastal communities of offshore activities. (2) In section 3(1) of the Crown Estate Act 1961, at end insert— ‘(1A) The Commissioners must transfer at least 5 per cent of all net profit generated from the Crown Estate’s activities to local communities impacted by those activities.’” This new clause would require the Commissioners to ensure their activities benefit local communities, including coastal communities, and that 5% of any profits would be transferred to local communities. New clause 4— Devolution of Crown Estate powers to Wales — “(1) The Crown Estate Act 1961 is amended as follows. (2) After section 7 (powers of Minister of Works in Regent’s Park) insert— ‘7A Commissioners’ functions in Wales (1) The Treasury must set out a scheme to transfer all the existing Welsh functions of the Crown Estate Commissioners (“the Commissioners”) to the Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers. (2) The existing Welsh functions under subsection (1) are the Commissioners’ functions relating to the part of the Crown Estate that, immediately before the transfer date, consists of— (a) property, rights or interests in land in Wales, and (b) rights in relation to the Welsh zone. (3) The Secretary of State must by regulations set a date to implement the scheme under subsection (1) to the transfer of functions to the Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers. (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.’” This new clause would require the Treasury to devolve Welsh functions of the Crown Estate Commissioners to Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers. New clause 5— Limit on the disposal of assets — “After section 3 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert— ‘ 3A Limit on the disposal of assets (1) The Commissioners must inform the Treasury if the disposal of assets of the Crown Estate will be of a value totalling 10% or more of the Crown Estate’s total assets in a single year. (2) The Treasury must approve of any disposal of assets above the threshold in subsection (1) and the Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay a report before Parliament within 28 days of being notified by the Commissioners.’” This new clause requires the Crown Estate Commissioners to notify and seek HM Treasury approval for the disposal of assets totalling 10% or more of the Crown Estate’s total assets. New clause 6— Partnership agreement: the Crown Estate and Great British Energy — “The Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay before Parliament any partnership agreement between the Crown Estate and Great British Energy.” This new clause requires the Chancellor of the Exchequer to lay before Parliament any partnership agreement between the Crown Estate and Great British Energy. Amendment 1, clause 1, page 1, line 26, at end insert— “(3) The Treasury must by regulations limit borrowing to a net debt to asset value ratio of no more than 25 per cent. (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.” This amendment would limit the amount the Commissioners may borrow by regulations. Amendment 4, page 1, line 26, at end insert— “(3) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must limit borrowing by the Crown Estate under this section by regulations made by statutory instrument, and these regulations may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament. (4) The first set of regulations made under subsection (3) must limit borrowing to a net debt to asset value ratio of no more than 25 per cent.” This amendment would limit the amount the Commissioners may borrow by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure for statutory instruments. Amendment 2, clause 3, page 2, line 17, at end insert— “(3B) Any framework document published by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Crown Estate and the Commissioners must define ‘sustainable development’ for the purposes of this Act. (3C) The definition under subsection (3B) must include reference to a climate and nature duty. (3D) A ‘climate and nature duty’ means a duty to achieve any targets set out under Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008 or under sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021.” This amendment would ensure that this act’s Framework Agreement must define “sustainable development”, and that the definition must include reference to a climate and nature duty. Amendment 3, page 2, line 17, at end insert— “(3B) In pursuit of the objective under subsection 3A, the Commissioners must assess the adequacy of protections against coastal erosion in areas affected by their offshore activities.” This amendment would require the Commissioners to assess the protections against coastal erosion in areas where landfall is made for offshore projects. Amendment 5, page 2, line 17, at end insert— “(3B) In keeping the impact of their activities under review, the Commissioners must have regard to― (a) the United Kingdom’s Net Zero targets; (b) regional economic growth; and (c) ensuring resilience in respect of energy security.” This new sub-section would require the Crown Estate Commissioners, in reviewing the impact of their activities on the achievement of sustainable development, to have specific regard to the United Kingdom’s Net Zero targets, regional economic growth, and resilience in respect of energy security.
24 Feb 2025 · Breakfast Clubs: Early Adopters · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
24 Feb 2025 · Breakfast Clubs: Early Adopters · Hansard source
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I call the Chair of the Education Committee.
24 Feb 2025 · Breakfast Clubs: Early Adopters · Hansard source
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I thank the Secretary of State for her statement.
24 Feb 2025 · Breakfast Clubs: Early Adopters · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
24 Feb 2025 · Points of Order · Hansard source
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for giving notice of his point of order. I assume he has notified the hon. Member to whom he is referring.

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