"My Lords, I welcome the Government’s announcements in relation to regional growth. As the sometime author of the Green Book, I welcome the direction of travel in terms of investment appraisal. However, inevitably, resources are finite. Can the Financial Secretary confirm that the Government are prioritising those projects with the …..." Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court - View Speech
"My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Bridges, and his committee on their timely and well-argued report. I agree with pretty much all of it. The fact is that Britain’s national debt has more than doubled as a percentage of national income in 20 years and we have nothing …..." Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court - View Speech
"My Lords, do the Government agree that in recent years private sector steel producers have effectively had the Government over a barrel in negotiations? Will they commit to protecting taxpayers’ interests alongside the jobs of those working in the steel industry?..." Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court - View Speech