"My Lords, this is a simple Bill, which I am honoured to bring to the House today. The Bill has two main provisions. It raises the statutory limits in the Industrial Development Act 1982 and the Export and Investment Guarantees Act 1991. These provisions ensure that the Government can continue …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"I thank noble Lords for their contributions and feedback. I am also thankful for the general support for the provisions in this small but important Bill.
As aforementioned, the Bill will ensure that the financial assistance the Government have provided through UK Export Finance and the means available in the …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"Thank you for your vote of confidence. The strategy is imminent. We are hoping to announce something in the coming weeks. We recognise the importance of publishing the strategy for the industry. The Government are committed to putting the industry on a sustainable, long-term footing. It is vital for our …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"The question was well made. I can tell the noble Lord that it is important and that there is a whole strategy with UKEF and the Government to ensure that the opportunity that the Bill creates is articulated to the SME community as well.
"It is undeniable that there is a challenge in trying to get the balance between the energy sovereignty that I previously mentioned and the need to make us attractive in the short term. This Government are taking practical steps to reduce barriers, including targeted regulatory simplification, faster grid connections, planning …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for the question. It is incredibly important that people understand that we have partnerships and relationships that go deep around the globe and that they are critically important. The trading relationships act as the gateway to having diplomatic conversations—and conversations where we might disagree with …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"It is clear that we are trying to retain long-term stability and our own attractiveness as a place for investment. The US is clearly a key partner; it has been historically and it will be in the future. We are trying to make sure that our global reputation does not …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"My Lords, this Government are firmly committed to ensuring that the UK remains a leading destination for foreign direct investment. We are strengthening stability and certainty for investors, advancing planning reforms to unlock growth and championing our globally competitive sectors. Working closely with partners across the nations and regions, we …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech
"The reason I have come into government is to try to balance the need to grow our economy with making sure that our economy works for all sectors and parts of our country. Creating an economy that delivers for businesses and for working people requires some changes. To put these …..." Lord Stockwood - View Speech