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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 09 Jul 2014
Tax: Aggressive Tax Avoidance

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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their definition of aggressive tax avoidance; and what specific examples they can instance...."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 18 Jun 2014
Economy: Interest Rates

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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the analysis of likely interest rate movements by the Governor of the Bank of England...."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 18 Jun 2014
Economy: Interest Rates

"My Lords, I take it from that that the noble Lord is saying that the Chancellor agreed with the Governor of the Bank of England. It was a long-winded Answer but I assume that was what was saying. It has very serious consequences in many different areas for people who …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 17 Jun 2014
Airports: Heathrow Third Runway

"Would the Government care to give us a case for delaying the decision—or is it the Lib Dems’ fault?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 13 May 2014
Climate Change

"My Lords, if we in the UK doubled what we are now doing on climate change, what impact would it have in the United States?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 08 May 2014
United Kingdom: Exports

"Despite the good export figures, is the noble Lord aware that many serious exporters believe that the strengthening pound is the serious problem? Do the Government have any intention whatever of doing anything about that?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 02 Apr 2014
Ukraine: Gas Supplies

"My Lords, if there is disagreement within the coalition, that is perfectly understandable. However, shale is very important internationally and nationally. In those circumstances, would it not be sensible to bring it to Parliament to decide?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Apr 2014
BBC Licence Fee: Non-payment

"My Lords, I declare an interest as a former vice-chairman of the BBC. I strongly agree with the noble Lord who spoke just now, and with the need for a review—but it depends who is doing it. We have to be very careful that the review does not result in …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 26 Mar 2014
Higher Education: Student Loans

"My Lords, are the Government planning to sell off the debts? If so, what terms are they looking for? Would the amounts be much higher than those written off at the moment, and would there be any weakening or strengthening of the terms?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 19 Mar 2014
Trade: Import Substitution

"My Lords, do the Government have a case that the Minister could tell the noble Lord, Lord Vinson, about for substituting more expensive and worthless UK products for good cheap products that are coming in?..."
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