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HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateNo, and I disagree with the noble Lord, as I am sure I do on many issues. He talks about trade restrictions. He obviously championed a Brexit which put up massive trade…28 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateIt was estimated at the time to be costing us some 4%, subsequently estimated to be 8%, of GDP, so he has put up massive tariff barriers with our biggest partner, which is not…28 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI have the greatest respect for my noble friend Lord Robertson but I disagree with him. Looking at the decisions that the Prime Minister and Chancellor have taken, we are…28 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI agree with the noble Lord on that point. He is far more expert in these matters than me and was in the Treasury through many more crises than I have been, so he has great…28 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI am particularly grateful to the noble Lord for his optimism, which is much needed at times. Let us hope that he turns out to be correct. As I have said already, the long-term…28 Apr 2026 Bills sponsored (11)