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HANSARDTreaty Scrutiny in Westminster (International Agreements Committee Report)My Lords, it is a real pleasure to follow that speech, which was a useful and authoritative view on this topic. I will attempt to sum up some of the issues, but I will first make…16 Mar 2026HANSARDIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillMy Lords, the Minister called for wisdom and expertise. It is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Alexander, who displayed both of those, but I am afraid the…12 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentMy Lords, the Minister is no doubt aware of recent research published by King’s Business School late last year which estimates that foreign direct investment is 12% to 18% lower…10 Mar 2026HANSARDBritish Business BankMy lords, as has been alluded to, as well as operating on a commercial basis the British Business Bank is expected to fill structural gaps in the capital market. As the sponsor of…09 Mar 2026HANSARDIran and the Middle EastMy Lords, one of the consequences of the conflict has been President Trump seeming to clear India and other countries to break sanctions and buy Russian oil, which clearly changes…09 Mar 2026 Bills sponsored (1)