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HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI am grateful to the noble Lord for his question. He knows that the previous Government increased welfare spending by £88 billion in their last five years, which is quite a legacy…26 Mar 2026HANSARDHBOS: Fraud InvestigationMy Lords, in 2017, Lloyds Banking Group independently launched the Dobbs review to assess the handling of the fraud, which took place in the early 2000s, and to determine what it…26 Mar 2026HANSARDHBOS: Fraud InvestigationAs I have previously said, Lloyds Banking Group has reiterated the point that it will make the findings of Dame Linda’s review available when completed and will co-operate fully…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI am grateful to my noble friend for bringing this to the House’s attention. I absolutely agree with what he said and am happy to confirm the figure that he set out. As he knows…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI am pleased to say that this is a Statement about the economic situation, and I do not think anyone would ever put me in charge of diplomacy. I am not going to stray into matters…26 Mar 2026HANSARDHBOS: Fraud InvestigationI am afraid I do not know the answer to my noble friend’s question. I will very happily check and write to him in due course.26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI am grateful to the noble Lord for his question. I know he has a great deal of expertise in the specific sectors that he mentioned. Of course, the Treasury and the Department for…26 Mar 2026HANSARDHBOS: Fraud InvestigationAs I said before, that is a matter for the independent Foskett Panel, which was established by Lloyds Banking Group in 2020. The review is independent. I understand that it has…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI am grateful to the noble Baronesses, Lady Neville-Rolfe and Lady Kramer, for their comments and their questions. As it is the last day before Recess, I wish both noble…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI am grateful to my noble friend for her question on energy security. As she rightly says, energy security for this country is about making the best use of all the resources at…26 Mar 2026HANSARDHBOS: Fraud InvestigationIt is very difficult to disagree with what the noble and gallant Lord says, and I am sure I agree with much of it. Substantial protections were put in place in terms of financial…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateYes, I am absolutely certain that she understands the difference between those two things. As I have said already, the war in the Middle East is not one that we started nor one we…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI am grateful to the noble Viscount, who clearly has a great deal of expertise in this matter. I agree with everything he said, certainly in the first part of his question. SMRs…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI think I have set out very clearly the pace at which we are increasing and will increase defence spending. From 2027, we will increase defence spending to 2.6% of GDP, and we are…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateNo, but I am certain that it will lead to lower food prices, just as I am certain that the Brexit that the noble Lord championed has led to all manner of difficulties for…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI agree with every word that the noble Lord said. We will ensure that North Sea oil and gas play an important role in our economy for years to come. Last week, the Chancellor met…26 Mar 2026HANSARDHBOS: Fraud InvestigationMy noble friend is far more expert in these matters than me, and I think I agree with what he said. As I said, the Government share the frustration at how long processes related…26 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 1, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A. 1A: Because the Lords Amendment would alter the financial arrangements…25 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) BillMoved by That this House do not insist on its Amendment 7, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 7A. 7A: Because the Lords Amendment would alter the financial…25 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) BillMy Lords, in moving this Motion, I will also speak to Motions B, B1, C, D, E, F, F1, G, G1, H, H1, J, K, L, M and M1. The other place has disagreed with Amendments 1 to 12, as…25 Mar 2026