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HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateMy Lords, the International Monetary Fund, in its latest World Economic Outlook , has warned that the energy shock stemming from the Iran war will hit the United Kingdom harder…28 Apr 2026HANSARDOnline Challenger BanksMy Lords, I think we all recognise that there is a balance to be found between protecting the consumer and encouraging enterprise and growth in this area. But my observation, the…27 Apr 2026HANSARDWorld Economic Outlook: UK Growth and InflationMy Lords, the economic forecasts set out by the IMF and, indeed, by the noble Lord, Lord Londesborough, are very concerning from a national standpoint. Party passions aside, I…22 Apr 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I support the noble Baroness, Lady Bowles, in insisting on the omission of mandation in Motion A1. The proposal has made the Government unpopular in the City and, as an…22 Apr 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, Motion J1 reintroduces my proposal for a review of the long-term affordability, intergenerational unfairness, fiscal sustainability and accounting treatment of public…20 Apr 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillLeave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 77 and 85 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 85A.”20 Apr 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I beg to move Motion J1.20 Apr 2026HANSARDCredit Institutions and Investment Firms (Miscellaneous Definitions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, these instruments are being taken together and I shall address them accordingly in the light of the helpful introduction by the Minister. However, before turning to the…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateMy Lords, for the third time in as many weeks, the Chancellor came before the other place on Tuesday and once again delivered a Statement remarkable only for its lack of…26 Mar 2026HANSARDHBOS: Fraud InvestigationMy Lords, the truth is that this was an appalling state of affairs, with many small and medium enterprises driven into insolvency as a result of the HBOS Reading fraud. Following…26 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Schemes Bill26 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) BillMy Lords, I was disappointed that the Government sought to have all amendments passed by your Lordships’ House treated as engaging financial privilege. In light of this, we are…25 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) BillAt end insert “, and do propose Amendments 1B and 1C in lieu—25 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) BillMy Lords, I am afraid that I am not satisfied with the Minister’s response, particularly on the question of the behavioural assessments that we have had. They are really not fit…25 Mar 2026HANSARDReducing Government SpendingMy Lords, the facts that were included in my noble friend’s Question show that we face a very troubling position on the public finances. I think the Chancellor’s Statement has…24 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, my Amendment 157 would require the Secretary of State to conduct and publish a review of unfunded public sector pensions. I am very grateful to my noble friends Lord…23 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Schemes Bill23 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her comments, and all those who have spoken on the wide variety of reviews that have been proposed, some of which I think will be picked up by…23 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 105A and the proposed new clause in the name of my noble friend Lady Noakes, to which I added my name. It is essential, in my view, to require the…19 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillBefore the Minister proceeds, could she tell us whether competition and innovation feature at all in the Bill?19 Mar 2026