Lords motion to take note of the Spring Forecast Statement. Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to take note of the Spring Forecast Statement. Agreed to on question.

My Lords, my first point is that the world economic situation now is very different from that existing at the time of the Spring Statement, let alone that in place when the finance Bill was introduced—different and significantly worse. The Middle East war has overturned economic expectations, especially optimistic ones.

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My Lords, my first point is that the world economic situation now is very different from that existing at the time of the Spring Statement, let alone that in place when the finance Bill was introduced—different and significantly worse. The Middle East war has overturned economic expectations, especially optimistic ones.

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I first offer my warm congratulations on a moving, forward-looking and excellent maiden speech by my noble friend Lord Udny-Lister and thank my noble friend Lady Goldie for her excellent introduction. The new programme takes the country forward, building on the Government’s strong electoral showing and the success of the...

I first offer my warm congratulations on a moving, forward-looking and excellent maiden speech by my noble friend Lord Udny-Lister and thank my noble friend Lady Goldie for her excellent introduction. The new programme takes the country forward, building on the Government’s strong electoral showing and the success of the...

My Lords, I declare my interests in the register in a number of businesses that would benefit from a strong economy. As his predecessor on the Front Bench, I also express my sympathy for my noble friend the Minister in the testing task of responding to quite so many different...

My Lords, I declare my interests in the register in a number of businesses that would benefit from a strong economy. As his predecessor on the Front Bench, I also express my sympathy for my noble friend the Minister in the testing task of responding to quite so many different...