Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 10 Nov 2026 Interest Rates
"My Lords, what analysis have the Government made of the impact of monetary policy on the fiscal deficit and whether there has been too much conflict between the Bank of England’s policy, which is anti-growth by pushing up interest rates, and the requirements of the economy to boost growth?..." Baroness Altmann - View Speech
"I do not think that the Government realise how serious this is. I beg the House’s indulgence that I may make a few remarks. I thank the House for that; I will be very brief.
Lord Sacks said that antisemitism is defined by the language of its age, which seems …..." Baroness Altmann - View Speech
"My Lords, I apologise to the House and beg its indulgence. For me, this is a serious issue that places the Jewish people under significant antisemitic—..." Baroness Altmann - View Speech
"My Lords, we have heard a lot today—and it is important—about youth unemployment and getting the youth back into the workforce, but there is a serious problem at the other end of the scale with people in their 50s and into their 60s who face age discrimination, cannot get into …..." Baroness Altmann - View Speech
"My Lords, fractures caused by osteoporosis cost businesses about £160 million a year, yet progress on fracture prevention services has stalled, with patients, NHS and employers losing out through this delay. Can the Minister, who I know cares deeply about this issue, give the House a date for the rollout …..." Baroness Altmann - View Speech
"My Lords, I support Amendment 87 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Bowles. I will speak to my Amendment 92, and I am grateful to her for adding her name to it. Amendment 92 would insert a provision in the Bill to allow life insurers to set up …..." Baroness Altmann - View Speech