"My Lords, as many noble Lords have pointed out, we have been living in uncertain times, made considerably more uncertain in the last three weeks by the Iran war. Against that, the Spring Statement is creditable. Growth is returning, and that is the Government’s central mission. Inflation and borrowing are …..." Lord Pitt-Watson - View Speech
"My Lords, I should start by declaring an interest. By background, I am an investor, but I teach a course and run a centre at Cambridge that focuses on the purpose of finance, thinking about what are the aspects of the finance industry that allow it to perform its purpose …..." Lord Pitt-Watson - View Speech
"My Lords, in contributing here, I should say my background is in responsible investment, with Hermes Fund Managers. It still on occasion offers me an office, from time to time. Since this is about responsible investment, as you can imagine, I could not more strongly support the principles of what …..." Lord Pitt-Watson - View Speech
"My Lords, I rise nervously since it has been only one week since I made my maiden speech. I should declare an interest, as I have worked in the field of responsible investment for the past 25 years; I am not paid for any action there but, on occasion, my …..." Lord Pitt-Watson - View Speech
"My Lords, it is with great pleasure that I rise in this debate to make my maiden speech. I should begin by giving thanks to all Members of the House for their warmth, their welcome and their generosity: to the Garter King of Arms, Black Rod, the Clerk of the …..." Lord Pitt-Watson - View Speech