Government Efficiency

Lord Hamilton of Epsom Excerpts

Thursday 7th October 2010 Lords Chamber

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

My Lords, just as good buyers create efficient suppliers, so good government commissioning should create efficient government and value for money. That, I am sure, is what all noble Lords seek. I am sure the House will endorse the setting up of this review and applaud the outcome.

[Lord Hamilton of Epsom]

My Lords, am I not right in thinking that the party opposite is in favour of the separate taxation of men and their wives? Is it not Lady Green who is the tax exile, and not Sir Philip?

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

I am not aware of the tax position of either of the people referred to by my noble friend. I am certainly not in a position to comment on them.