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HANSARDBudget Responsibility BillMy Lords, this is a short Bill, which, as it is—in my view, rightly—designated as a money Bill, your Lordships’ House cannot amend. I propose to speak briefly. I add my voice in…09 Sept 2024HANSARDWatchdogs (Industry and Regulators Committee Report)My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Hollick on securing this debate and his outstanding introduction. This report, Who Watches the Watchdogs? , is the crowning glory of…09 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s Speech (4th Day)My Lords, I enthusiastically welcome my noble friend Lord Vallance of Balham to this House and to the Government Front Bench and congratulate him on his inspiring maiden speech. I…22 Jul 2024HANSARDHigher Education (Industry and Regulators Committee Report)My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Agnew, who is a stimulating and enjoyable colleague on the committee—even if he probably classifies me as one of…21 May 2024HANSARDBank of England (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Bridges of Headley, for introducing this debate, and for the exemplary work that he and other members of the Economic Affairs…02 May 2024HANSARDAffordable Housing: SupplyMy Lords, I thank all the speakers who have made such extraordinary contributions today; I can show that appreciation best by speaking extremely shortly. I have to say I am in awe…25 Apr 2024HANSARDAffordable Housing: SupplyMy Lords, 105 years ago, Lloyd George made a commitment to building houses for those returning from the horrors of the First World War—“homes fit for heroes”—central to the…25 Apr 2024HANSARDAffordable Housing: SupplyThat this House takes note of the supply of genuinely affordable housing, its impact on the economy, and the steps needed to increase supply, particularly for key workers and…25 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly in support of the amendments in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, to which I am pleased to have added my name. I apologise for not being able…22 Apr 2024HANSARDArtificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill [HL]My Lords, there can have been few Private Members’ Bills that have set out to address such towering issues as this Bill from the noble Lord, Lord Holmes of Richmond. He has been…22 Mar 2024HANSARDHigher EducationMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Blunkett for securing this debate and for his compelling introduction. I am tempted to say, “The prosecution rests, m’lud”, and sit down,…07 Mar 2024HANSARDWorkers (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Willetts, even if his incisive analysis is an extremely hard act to follow—as was the introduction by the noble Lord, Lord…08 Feb 2024HANSARDArtsMy Lords, I join noble Lords in thanking the noble Lord, Lord Bragg, for securing this debate, his powerful introduction and, as so well expressed by my noble friend Lady…01 Feb 2024HANSARDClimate Change: Impact on Developing NationsMy Lords, as the last Back-Bench speaker, I will try to be brief and avoid repetition as far as possible, let alone hesitation or deviation. I thank and pay tribute to the noble…11 Jan 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Newcastle and the noble Baroness, Lady Owen of Alderley Edge, on their truly excellent maiden speeches. Like the…14 Nov 2023HANSARDRoyal Albert Hall Bill [HL]My Lords, I am very pleased to be the first speaker able to thank the noble Lord, Lord Harrington, for his clear introduction to the Second Reading of the Bill, and for the work…19 Oct 2023HANSARDRoyal Albert Hall Bill [HL]My Lords—19 Oct 2023HANSARDRoyal Albert Hall Bill [HL]The cuts in real terms since 2010 of the Arts Council’s grant in aid are, I believe, about 40%.19 Oct 2023HANSARDNet Zero (Economic Affairs Committee Report)A Labour Government will make the investment that this Government have failed to.16 Oct 2023HANSARDWater and Sewage Regulation (Industry and Regulators Committee Report)My Lords, as a newly appointed member of the Industry and Regulators Committee, I am privileged to have my name attached to this report, although I did not participate in the…16 Oct 2023