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HANSARDMiddle East: Iran ConflictMy Lords, will the Minister clarify one point that I am slightly confused on? If the United States signs a deal in which ships will be paying a toll, is it the position of His…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a very great pleasure to follow the noble Lord’s extremely powerful and searing critique of the Government. To help the Minister in his summing up, let me suggest…14 May 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateMy Lords, in response to my noble friend Lord Clarke’s question, the Minister spoke of the cuts that the Government are planning to make to the welfare budget. Is he saying that…28 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateMy Lords—26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateMy Lords, I hope I am not going to test the noble Lord’s legendary diplomatic skills in answering this question but, last year, the Prime Minister said that “security and defence”…26 Mar 2026HANSARDReducing Government SpendingMy Lords, in January the Chancellor said that the UK is “in a very strong position” to withstand new shocks to the public finances without further tax rises. Can the Minister…24 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness RatesMy Lords, can the noble Lord shed some light on when the review of hotels is likely to report and conclude, and when hoteliers might be able to see some relief on their business…29 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefCan the noble Lord clarify how much this change will cost and how it affects the forecasts in the Budget’s EFO?06 Jan 2026HANSARDAutumn Budget 2025My Lords, this has been an excellent debate. Let me start by saying that I have some sympathy for the Chancellor. Her approval ratings are now so low that she is giving even Kwasi…04 Dec 2025HANSARDForthcoming Fiscal ChangesMy Lords, the Minister just said that the Budget tomorrow will be focused on protecting our NHS, reducing our national debt and improving the cost of living, which the Chancellor…25 Nov 2025HANSARDBudget: Press BriefingsMy Lords, on 10 November, the Chancellor said on BBC Radio: “It would, of course, be possible to stick with the manifesto commitments, but that would require things like deep cuts…18 Nov 2025HANSARDEconomic and Taxation Policies: Jobs, Growth and ProsperityMy Lords, I start by congratulating my noble friend Lord Elliott on securing this debate, his excellent book and all the work he has been doing on jobs. I also congratulate a…13 Nov 2025HANSARDEconomic and Taxation Policies: Jobs, Growth and ProsperityCan the Minister clarify that his argument is that the Government have made no policy errors regarding their economic management over the last year?13 Nov 2025HANSARDNational Insurance: PartnershipsMy Lords, may I ask the Minister a very simple question? In terms of his definition of a working person, is a partner in a law firm a working person?10 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I am opposed in principle to this Bill for a myriad of reasons, very well articulated by my noble friends Lady May and Lord Ahmad. We have heard—we heard just now—other…12 Sept 2025HANSARDTaxesMy Lords, the Minister has said several times in this Chamber that the Government have no present plans to introduce a tourism levy. Will he repeat the same pledge about a wealth…15 Jul 2025HANSARDTax on Imports under £135My Lords, broadening the topic on taxation a little, at the weekend the Transport Secretary said that in Labour’s manifesto it committed not to put up taxes on people on modest…14 Jul 2025HANSARDNational Debt: It’s Time for Tough Decisions (Economic Affairs Committee Report)That this House takes note of the Report from the Economic Affairs Committee National debt: it’s time for tough decisions (1st Report, HL Paper 5).25 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Debt: It’s Time for Tough Decisions (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, it gives me great pleasure to open this debate. Let me start by thanking everyone who has come in on this lovely sunny day, and, in particular, the members of the…25 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Debt: It’s Time for Tough Decisions (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for an excellent debate and their fantastic speeches. The debate has shown this House at its very best and shown why our committee is able to…25 Apr 2025