"This is really a debate by proxy on Section 40 and new Section 28C; I am sure that we can all look forward to a repeat of this discussion.
I am not against mandation in principle; it is entirely reasonable for a Government to adopt that approach. What worries me …..." Lord Davies of Brixton - View Speech
"I am still mystified as to why Amendment 220 is not included in this group. It is left bereft, right at the end of the Marshalled List. Is there a reason?..." Lord Davies of Brixton - View Speech
"I emphasise that this is not about mandation. Mandation is a big issue, but this is not about that; it is about the possible ways in which Local Government Pension Scheme assets could be invested. It is a probing amendment and I am sure that it is not word perfect …..." Lord Davies of Brixton - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend the Minister for his reply. As I made clear, my amendment was not about mandation or compulsion but the ability for local authority funds to invest in ways which are seen as socially beneficial. There was general agreement about the synergy, as I put it, …..." Lord Davies of Brixton - View Speech
"This group is about asset pools in the Local Government Pension Scheme. I had not intended to intervene on this group, but I want to comment on the remarks made by the noble Viscount, Lord Younger, in introducing this group of amendments on the Local Government Pension Scheme. I am …..." Lord Davies of Brixton - View Speech
"My Lords, the case has been made clearly and persuasively, with no significant objection, but it is a difficult issue of public policy. As the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford, said, there is a risk—there is this downside risk of a case that will make headlines in the newspapers—but that has …..." Lord Davies of Brixton - View Speech