Defence Industrial Base

Debate between Lord Harlech and Lord Kennedy of Southwark
Monday 16th June 2025

(4 weeks, 1 day ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Harlech Portrait Lord Harlech (Con)
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My Lords—

Lord Kennedy of Southwark Portrait Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and Chief Whip (Lord Kennedy of Southwark) (Lab Co-op)
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My Lords, it is the turn of the Conservative Benches. We have four Conservatives up. Can they quickly decide which one of them wants to ask the question?

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Wales

Debate between Lord Harlech and Lord Kennedy of Southwark
Tuesday 26th November 2024

(7 months, 2 weeks ago)

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Lord Kennedy of Southwark Portrait Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)
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Let us hear from the noble Lord, Lord Harlech.

Lord Harlech Portrait Lord Harlech (Con)
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I am grateful to the noble Lord. Tourism is one of the most important areas for the Welsh economy. Indeed, many farmers and farming families have diversified into tourism. They are already reeling from the Budget announcement, but today the Welsh Government are going to put in place a levy on overnight tourist visitors. How can this be in any way good for growth and prosperity of Wales?

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