Member of Parliament
Lord Popat
Member since
10 Jul 2010
Bills sponsored
1
Speeches (30d)
2
Speeches (all)
37
Written questions
0
Last spoke
27 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (37)
HANSARDOnline Challenger BanksMy Lords, during my time as a trade envoy to Rwanda and Uganda, I noticed first hand that UK businesses could open a bank account in those countries in less than five minutes, but…27 Apr 2026HANSARDBurial Provision in England and WalesMy Lords, there are over a million Hindus and Sikhs living in this country who continue to face significant delays in securing a place at a crematorium, often long after their…22 Apr 2026HANSARDUK Start-up CompaniesMy Lords, many SMEs and start-up businesses are facing a challenging time, not just because of high taxation but because they are heavily regulated as well. To open a bank account…28 Jan 2026HANSARDCompanies House: Filing of Annual Accounts by Small CompaniesMy Lords, we as a country are heavily legislated for small companies. We see a large number of UK companies leaving the London Stock Exchange for New York, and a large number of…08 Jul 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: Hospitality SectorMy Lords, we are a highly regulated and highly taxed country; that has a big impact on SMEs. On regulation, to appoint a lawyer can take as much as two months, to open a bank…13 Feb 2025
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