"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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.