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HANSARDSocial Cohesion and Community during Periods of ChangeMy Lords, I congratulate the most reverend Primate the Archbishop of York on selecting this topic for debate, and thank him for bringing faith into the debate, which I will talk…06 Dec 2024HANSARDIsrael-Gaza Conflict: Arrest WarrantsMy Lords, like the decision not to supply arms to Israel, this was a political decision, not a legal decision. Does the Minister agree that the decision taken in respect of the…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment: Tax PolicyTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of tax policy on employment.31 Oct 2024HANSARDEmployment: Tax PolicyMy Lords, I draw noble Lords’ attention to my entry in the register of interests, which notes the businesses I have started, invested in and grown over the years, including my…31 Oct 2024HANSARDFiscal RulesMy Lords, the Chancellor can fiddle figures all she likes to allow more borrowing, but that will simply lead to more interest payments, in excess of the £100 billion or so that we…29 Oct 2024HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, a number of noble Lords went on a parliamentary trip to Kerem Shalom, and we saw for ourselves the much-needed and vital aid that was not able to be delivered. The…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTax Reliefs: Theatre, Orchestra and Museums and Galleries ExhibitionThe Minister again raises the alleged £22 billion tax hole. He was asked, this time last week, to explain what was in the £22 billion tax hole. He could identify only two items,…15 Oct 2024HANSARDUK Economy: Capital Gains TaxI beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and in doing so draw your Lordships’ attention to my registered interests in this area.09 Oct 2024HANSARDUK Economy: Capital Gains TaxWell, the Government have managed to unite Alastair Campbell, the British Chambers of Commerce and me in identifying the damage that this delay is doing to the UK economy. If…09 Oct 2024HANSARDUK Economy: Capital Gains TaxTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact on the UK economy caused by speculation about rises in Capital Gains Tax and other taxes.09 Oct 2024HANSARDForeign Direct Investment to the UKMy Lords, will the Minister confirm that he will write to noble Lords, four or five of whom have specifically asked for impact assessments on employment laws and on potential…10 Sept 2024HANSARDForeign Direct Investment to the UKMy Lords, I am delighted to take part in this debate and congratulate my noble friend Lord Harrington on his excellent review. I draw your Lordships’ attention to my register of…10 Sept 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords I rise to support this Bill as it stands and congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Khan of Burnley, on bringing it through. A cursory glance at my interests in the register…04 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I start by congratulating Labour on their win three weeks ago and the Ministers on their appointment. I canvassed hard in a number of seats held by the Conservatives and…25 Jul 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillWhat, then, is the effect of proposed new subsection 4B(b) if not a blanket ban?07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillBefore the noble Baroness sits down, I am sure she will agree with me that violence by settlers or Palestinians has to be condemned without reservation, and the full force of the…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, to bring us back to Amendment 19, I thought it was a probing amendment—but it seems that perhaps it is a serious one, given the endorsements of the noble Baroness, Lady…07 May 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy noble friend the Foreign Secretary set out five objectives—which I fully agree with—one of which was the elimination of Hamas from Gaza. I went to Kerem Shalom twice, once…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, the noble Lords, Lord Warner and Lord Oates, and others want to remove reference to Israel. The question has been raised as to why one country should be singled out. The…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillProposed new subsection 4B(b).07 May 2024