"My Lords, my experience is of building up a business from small beginnings. That was some time ago, and the business environment was very much as the noble Baroness described it. But things are changing.
This was brought home to me when, early in January this year, I was shown …..." Lord Haskel - View Speech
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take following the adoption by the House of Commons on 1 May of a motion declaring an environment and climate emergency...." Lord Haskel - View Speech
"My Lords, contrary to the Prime Minister’s misrepresentation, we on these Benches support the Government’s climate change initiative, but can we not do better by establishing a model that other nations can follow? When setting the model, will the Government ensure that there will be no creative accounting in carbon …..." Lord Haskel - View Speech
"My Lords, in the Statement the Minister spoke of a review in five years’ time. Why is this necessary, particularly after what the noble Baroness said? Surely this will be interpreted as showing less commitment? It would provide an excuse to delay investment for five years because it provides too …..." Lord Haskel - View Speech
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to raise public confidence in, and support for, business and industry through better corporate governance...." Lord Haskel - View Speech
"My Lords, we are all aware of the declining confidence in companies, particularly those delivering public goods and services, such as Carillion. Care homes are going bust and the probation service is in crisis at the moment. Led by Tomorrow’s Company—I declare an interest—thought has been given as to how …..." Lord Haskel - View Speech
"Will the Government insist that companies delivering products and services to the public must satisfy this British standard, and that procurement bodies must also abide by it?..." Lord Haskel - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that reply, but the Government’s latest skills and employment survey told us that we are working harder than ever and are under increased strain. In spite of this, productivity has stagnated. Recent research by McKinsey seems to show that less prescriptive management empowers staff to …..." Lord Haskel - View Speech