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25 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDAutumn Budget 2024My Lords, this is the first speech I have made in your Lordships’ House in the presence of the professor who taught me economics 101 at the London School of Economics. I suspect…11 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment: Tax PolicyMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Leigh on securing this timely debate, which feels like a dress rehearsal for the actual Autumn Budget debate on 11 November. I wish…31 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic Sector ProductivityMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady Neville-Rolfe for securing this ever-topical debate ahead of the Budget. Public sector productivity has long been a special interest of…09 Oct 2024HANSARDKing’s Speech (4th Day)My Lords, I add my congratulations to the noble Lords, Lord Vallance of Balham and Lord Livermore, on their new positions in His Majesty’s Government. I wish them both well in…22 Jul 2024HANSARDSkills: Importance for the UK Economy and Quality of LifeMy Lords, I stand here today deeply honoured to be a Member of your Lordships’ House and proud to be sitting alongside my first boss, my noble friend Lord Kirkhope, who gave me my…09 May 2024