To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their definition of aggressive tax avoidance; and what specific examples they can instance...." Lord Barnett - View Speech
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...." Lord Barnett - View Speech
"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 …..." Lord Barnett - View Speech
"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?..." Lord Barnett - View Speech
"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?..." Lord Barnett - View Speech
"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?..." Lord Barnett - View Speech
"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 …..." Lord Barnett - View Speech
"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?..." Lord Barnett - View Speech
"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?..." Lord Barnett - View Speech