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HANSARDMinistry of Defence: Budget ShortfallMy Lords, I am not sure whether the Minister actually acknowledged the shortfall of £28 billion as identified by the Chief of the Defence Staff and the other chiefs. I understand…15 Jan 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I support this amendment, which was so well introduced by my noble friend Lord Younger and so well spoken to by the noble Baroness, Lady Bowles of Berkhamsted. The Bill…12 Jan 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady White of Tufnell Park, who is not in her place, on her excellent and well-informed contribution. It is a great pleasure to…18 Dec 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor of Stevenage, for introducing this 371-page Bill. I declare an interest as a deputy lieutenant of Hertfordshire. I am well aware…08 Dec 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Chester on his entertaining and informed speech. He should moonlight and take a second job on the…20 Nov 2025 Bills sponsored (1)