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HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, I was tempted to come and do another forensic analysis of the financial aspects of the treaty, but I will restrain myself and just speak briefly in support of all of the…05 Jan 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle. But, not for the first time, she will find that I disagree with practically everything she…18 Dec 2025HANSARDAutumn Budget 2025My Lords, it is good to see so many on the Government Benches here to support their failing Chancellor and her miserable Budget. They are in a very small minority. In polling…04 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I am a little confused about this debate. The debate is on Amendment 2, which would replace “capacity” with “ability”, but we have heard hardly anything about ability.…14 Nov 2025HANSARDEconomic and Taxation Policies: Jobs, Growth and ProsperityIt is always a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady O’Grady of Upper Holloway, but she will not be surprised to find that I agreed with very little of what she said—indeed,…13 Nov 2025 Bills sponsored (1)