"My Lords, the noble Viscount failed to mention that the moment a student gets to university, the 6.1% rate applies to them. At the end of three years, it has been estimated that the average interest added, at 6.1%, will be £5,800. Why are the Government determined to put students …..." Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech
"My Lords, I want to focus my remarks on the amendment moved by the noble Lord, Lord Owen, on the relationship of the NHS to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. I make it clear that I and the Opposition have no problems in principle with TTIP and what it …..." Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech
"My Lords, the Government have said that they are prepared to accept his amendment; I respectfully submit that the noble Lord should move it...." Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a great pleasure for me to congratulate my noble friend on initiating this debate. Although I do not agree with everything that he said, I very much agree with his final words when he asked for a general review of Oral Questions. I think that there …..." Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech
"I welcome what the noble Earl has been saying. I have a suggestion to make. There is a problem in recess where clearly the queuing is always stacked in favour of people who live in London. If one wanted to pilot a different approach, why not pilot it during recess …..." Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech