"I thank my noble friend the Minister. Many families are now being forced to turn to counterfeit kits because the official versions have become completely unaffordable. This raises serious issues, not only of consumer protection because of poor quality but with many investigations having shown that knock-off kits are produced …..." Lord Walker of Broxton - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the increase in price of replica football kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, particularly in children’s sizes; and what plans they have to ask the Competition and Markets Authority to examine pricing practices in this market...." Lord Walker of Broxton - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare my interest as the executive chairman of Iceland Foods. Does the Minister accept that it is retail businesses which are the catalyst that make a high street thrive? Yet many fail to survive because of the outdated Victorian taxation system of business rates, which are simply …..." Lord Walker of Broxton - View Speech
"My Lords, it was once pointed out to me that this place was designed to intimidate and I am indeed terrified right now, especially given the fabulous maiden speeches before me. That could not be more at odds with the kind and helpful welcome that I have received from every …..." Lord Walker of Broxton - View Speech