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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 17 May 2024
High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill

"My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have participated in today’s important debate. Each contribution has underlined our collective passion for preserving and developing our high streets. If I may, I will make an observation or two.

Before I came here, my life, the journey I had made and …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 17 May 2024
High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill

"My Lords, it is with great pleasure that I move the Second Reading of the High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill. It has already received cross-party support in another place, and I am keen and confident that it will receive an equally positive reception in your Lordships’ House. …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 17 May 2024
High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill

"That the Bill be now read a second time...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 17 May 2024
High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill

"I apologise—a rose by any other name.

However, the point made about top-down interference is something I understand, as the leader of a metropolitan borough. I was the leader during Tony Blair’s period, and I liaised with him regularly. I was the leader while Gordon Brown and then David Cameron …..."

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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 07 Apr 2022
South-west of England: Levelling up

"Nine years—..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 18 Jan 2018
Transport for the North

"My Lords, the Midlands is the largest economic area outside London. It attracts more inward investment and creates more start-up businesses than anywhere in the United Kingdom outside the capital. Its companies export to 178 countries worldwide, and it is still the only region in the United Kingdom with a …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 22 Jan 2015
Local Government Finance Settlement

"My Lords, since the recent Scottish referendum on independence and the ensuing frenzied end game, devolution has become a major political issue and has stimulated an intense debate over how new powers and resources can be devolved to the most relevant, effective and inclusive political structure. I believe passionately—certainly in …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 23 Jul 2014
China: United Kingdom Trade

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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to increase trade with China...."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 23 Jul 2014
China: United Kingdom Trade

"I welcome the Minister’s reply. My question relates to visa applications. When the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, visited China recently, he vowed to address the visa difficulties confronting Chinese tourists, business employers and students wanting to come to Britain. Will my noble friend kindly update the House on …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 07 Nov 2013
United Kingdom and China

"My Lords, it is truly an honour to speak for the first time in this noble House. I begin by thanking your Lordships warmly for your generous welcome and the staff of the House who, despite my regular pestering, have been remarkably kind and understanding. I would also like to …..."
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