Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 10 Oct 2022
Economy: The Growth Plan 2022
"My Lords, there are some sensible policies in the Government’s growth plan. A better functioning supply side will enable higher growth of the economy—although I have a word of warning. Every Chancellor I served as Permanent Secretary announced reforms to the planning system—some announced them once a year. Announcing reforms …..."Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 11 Oct 2021
Health and Social Care Levy Bill
"My Lords, I draw attention to my declaration of interests in the register, including the ownership of a flat that I rent out.
I have long been in favour of a health and social care levy and, unlike most former Treasury officials, I am in favour of the hypothecation set …..."Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 18th March 2021
Asked by:
Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether any meeting took place between the then Cabinet Secretary and Lex Greensill on 7 November 2017; and if so, what record exists of that meeting.
Answered by Lord Agnew of Oulton
The then Cabinet Secretary and Lex Greensill met on 7 November 2017, as detailed in the relevant transparency return. The Cabinet Office does not hold a written record of the meeting.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 12 Mar 2021
Budget Statement
"My Lords, I add my congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Khan of Burnley, on his eloquent maiden speech.
There is much in this Budget which is sensible. It is right to support the economy at the current time. It is right to support people who cannot work and businesses …..."Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 13th November 2020
Asked by:
Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government on what occasions since 1 January 2012 Cabinet Office officials have met Lex Greensill.
Answered by Lord True
- Shadow Leader of the House of Lords
In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal meetings are not normally disclosed.
Details of Cabinet Office senior official (Permanent Secretary) meetings with external organisations are published on a quarterly basis, and are available on GOV.UK.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 17 Jul 2020
Finance Bill
"My Lords, I want belatedly to congratulate the Minister on his appointment to the Treasury. I had the good fortune of supporting from the official Box one of his distinguished predecessors, the noble Earl, Lord Caithness, in a Finance Bill debate back in the 1980s. I wish the Minister well …..."Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 11th June 2020
Asked by:
Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Crown Commercial Service was consulted on the decision by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to let a contract to Faculty.
Answered by Lord True
- Shadow Leader of the House of Lords
The contract in question was awarded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and there was no requirement for the Department to engage with the Crown Commercial Service prior to the award of this contract. Further details are published on ContractsFinder, in line with the Government's transparency agenda.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 01 Jul 2019
Inflation
"My Lords, I declare an interest: in two weeks’ time, I begin to receive a Civil Service pension that will be uprated by the consumer prices index.
I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, and his committee on a rigorous and high-quality report, and on securing this timely debate. Public …..."Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 26 Jun 2019
National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill
"My Lords, I will speak briefly in support of the Bill. It would be poor form not to, since the Bill has its origins in George Osborne’s last Budget, when I was his Permanent Secretary.
In many ways, it is a textbook piece of tax legislation. It originated from a …..."Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 30th July 2018
Asked by:
Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to strengthen the business appointment process for former ministers and civil servants.
Answered by Lord Young of Cookham
The Government’s view remains that the current Business Appointment Rules system provides the right balance between preventing conflicts of interest, and ensuring the public sector can attract the skills and capability it needs, whilst also recognising the common law freedoms of individuals to earn a living without unreasonable hindrance.
However, as set out in the Government response to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee’s most recent report on the subject, we have introduced a number of administrative changes to strengthen the process at a Departmental level, and ensure consistency in the way the Rules are applied. This includes issuing new guidance to Departments on administering the Rules, and requiring the Chairs of Departmental Audit and Risk Committees to take responsibility for monitoring compliance with the Rules as part of their existing governance processes.
The full Government response is attached.