"My Lords, while, of course, there is a need for holistic reform of business rates—the Liberal Democrats have long proposed a commercial land- owner levy—in the short term, just as the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe, suggested, reducing the retail, hospitality and leisure multiplier by 20p, as opposed to the Government’s …..." Lord Fox - View Speech
"My Lords, listening to the noble Baroness, Lady Finn, I was reminded that it was only in 2015 that the then Chancellor George Osborne declared the creation of a “golden decade”. I wonder how long it lasted.
At the very least, this decision will relocate China’s comprehensive security and surveillance …..." Lord Fox - View Speech
"My Lords, it was a delight to hear the four maiden speeches from the noble Baronesses, Lady Dacres and Lady Shah, and the noble Lords, Lord Forbes and Lord John, who bring really meaningful experience to your Lordships’ House. I want to empathise with the noble Lord, Lord Forbes: I …..." Lord Fox - View Speech
"I thank the Minister. In outlining the changes in the rate system, the Minister is talking about the process. Could he perhaps talk about the outcome, which, when conjoined with the reduction and removal of Covid relief, leaves many businesses—indeed, most businesses—paying more, not less, business rates? Will he at …..." Lord Fox - View Speech
"My Lords, in order for us to plan our workflow over the next couple of years, can the Minister let us know how many other consultations are still under way and how many more reviews will be conducted before the Employment Rights Bill is enacted?..." Lord Fox - View Speech
"My Lords, to hear the Minister talk about diplomacy is reassuring, I am sure. However, does she agree that, to back up that diplomacy, bringing forward a credible plan as to how we are going to meet our spending obligations in defence to meet our NATO obligations would be sensible, …..." Lord Fox - View Speech