"My Lords, I am opposed in principle to this Bill for a myriad of reasons, very well articulated by my noble friends Lady May and Lord Ahmad.
We have heard—we heard just now—other noble Lords whose principles and experiences, often heart-rending, lead them to support the Bill. I very much …..." Lord Bridges of Headley - View Speech
"My Lords, the Minister has said several times in this Chamber that the Government have no present plans to introduce a tourism levy. Will he repeat the same pledge about a wealth tax?..." Lord Bridges of Headley - View Speech
"My Lords, broadening the topic on taxation a little, at the weekend the Transport Secretary said that in Labour’s manifesto it committed not to put up taxes on people on modest incomes. Can the noble Lord tell us the Treasury’s definition of a modest income?..." Lord Bridges of Headley - View Speech