European Investment Bank Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

European Investment Bank

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts
Wednesday 24th July 2024

(4 months, 1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Livermore Portrait Lord Livermore (Lab)
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I agree with the noble Baroness. That absolutely has to be one of the criteria or conditions that we establish as part of the pensions review. I am sure that, as more details are announced, that will be taken into account.

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)
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My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend on his patience and understanding in not pointing out to Members opposite who are sitting quietly—not asking questions, even from the Front Bench—that they are the people who got us into this problem in the first place.

Lord Livermore Portrait Lord Livermore (Lab)
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Apologies. I was unsure whether that was a question. I am most grateful to my noble friend for his warm words. He knows that I agree with him that we must reset our relationship with our closest and strongest partners in the EU.