"My Lords, interest charges for late payments of tax are charged at 8% per annum and apply to estates after six months. Does the Minister agree that, given potential complications in finalising and executing wills, six months is rather short and that a longer grace period of at least one …..." Lord Massey of Hampstead - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell, for initiating this important debate, and I congratulate him on his speech and his book. This is, of course, a very problematic time for the UK economy; we recognise this from all sides. We urgently need more growth …..." Lord Massey of Hampstead - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome the Minister’s assurance that changes will be made to the release process to ensure accountability at the highest level in the prison—which is, of course, the governor. As we observe the rising error rate, which seems to be accelerating, and the rather ad hoc decision to …..." Lord Massey of Hampstead - View Speech
"My Lords, the ONS reported recently that 53% of the population are net recipients of state benefits and therefore make a very modest, to say the least, contribution to GDP. Meanwhile, 1% of the population are producing 13% of GDP and paying 28% of our tax. Whether we like it …..." Lord Massey of Hampstead - View Speech
"The Home Secretary recently issued a statement with positive plans to deal with the crisis in relation to small boats. But, as we witnessed yesterday, even the deportation of a very small number of people back to France proved impossible. The focus of successive Governments on the criminal gangs and …..." Lord Massey of Hampstead - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the specific factors driving the increase in the number of undocumented migrants leaving France to enter the United Kingdom...." Lord Massey of Hampstead - View Speech
"My Lords, the Statement from the Home Secretary contains many laudable aspirations, and I am sure we can all agree that the timing of implementation is of paramount importance as numbers seem to be growing, deepening a sense of crisis, notwithstanding August’s favourable figures. One of the proposed measures, and …..." Lord Massey of Hampstead - View Speech
"My Lords, it is an honour and a privilege to be making my maiden speech in this House on this important issue affecting our country and, indeed, the growth agenda of the Government. I begin by extending my thanks to Black Rod, the Clerk of the Parliaments and the doorkeepers, …..." Lord Massey of Hampstead - View Speech