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11 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDTaxesTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to raise taxes this year.15 Jul 2025HANSARDTaxesI thank the Minister for his Answer, which is much as I expected. The Government recently had their first anniversary, which was marked by a series of U-turns. Will the noble Lord…15 Jul 2025HANSARDCardiovascular IllnessesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to improve the detection, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular illness.12 Jun 2025HANSARDCardiovascular IllnessesMy Lords, the idea for this debate came about at the end of January, when I was lying in a hospital bed, where I had been for nearly four weeks receiving treatment for my heart.…12 Jun 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made on their economic growth mission, as set out in their Plan for Change (CP 1210).11 Jun 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, and I apologise to the House because I have only half a voice today.11 Jun 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthI thank the Minister for his reply. On GDP growth, I doubt the 0.7% increase in the first quarter will be replicated later in the year. There is an old expression: one swallow…11 Jun 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthI will get to my question in a second. I believe the policies that came into effect in April will affect the British economy like an earthquake. My question is this. I live in…11 Jun 2025HANSARDArm’s-length BodiesTo ask His Majesty’s Government, following the announced abolition of NHS England, whether they propose to abolish any other arm’s-length bodies and if so which ones.01 May 2025HANSARDArm’s-length BodiesI thank the Minister for her Answer. I am somewhat confused because the Government have already committed to establishing, or are in the process of establishing, 26 new…01 May 2025HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, as I rise to make my maiden speech today, I want to add my congratulations to the noble and learned Lord opposite on his excellent speech earlier. I start by offering my…23 Jul 2024