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HANSARDEconomic GrowthMy Lords, we have not had any economic growth in the UK for about 15 years. The last time that we had growth was during the years of new Labour, between 1997 and 2008. Then there…23 Jan 2025HANSARDFinancial Services: Mansion House SpeechMy Lords, does the noble Lord agree that it is not fair to blame the present growth rate on the Labour Government? There are long and variable lags in economics, so whatever…21 Nov 2024HANSARDFuture of the Post OfficeCould the noble Baroness make sure that, for villages where there is no post office, there will be a mobile service at least twice a week? That would help residents to have some…18 Nov 2024HANSARDHome School Education Registration and Support Bill [HL]My Lords, I welcome the Bill, which is long-needed. It is possible to say that there are some fantastic examples of home education. My education started when I was two years old…15 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, as the 50th speaker in this debate, I have to say something different from everybody else—I will try. There are two problems here. First, people think it is an anomalous…12 Nov 2024 Bills sponsored (1)