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HANSARDEconomic and Taxation Policies: Jobs, Growth and ProsperityMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell, on securing this debate. The number of noble Lords who are here to contribute is testament to his keen…13 Nov 2025HANSARDHigher Education (Industry and Regulators Committee Report)My Lords, I draw attention to my registered interests. Clearly, as chair of the board of the OfS I am also bound by the Addison rules, so I cannot reply directly to observations…21 May 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the maiden speech of my noble friend Lord Houchen of High Leven, not least because he is my friend who now happens to be noble, and it…08 Nov 2023HANSARDUK Foreign Aid ProgrammeMy Lords, I had the good fortune to serve as a Minister in DfID in a previous incarnation of my political life. I saw at first hand the impact and value of much of the work that…01 Jul 2021HANSARDUniversity Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and RentMy Lords, I declare my interest as chair of the Office for Students. Will my noble friend join me in commending those institutions which have offered rent rebates to students…19 Apr 2021HANSARDTuberculosisMy Lords, the ODA budget performs a great role in fighting TB and many other evils across the world. At the same time, the UK Government have rightly spent billions on a superbly…24 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register and congratulate all noble Lords who made their maiden speeches today—in particular my noble friend Lord Cruddas, who…12 Mar 2021HANSARDEU-UK Trade and Cooperation AgreementMy Lords, it is an honour to address your Lordships’ House for the first time. I thank those who have made me so welcome and been so helpful in my time here so far: the…08 Jan 2021