Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 28 Apr 2016 The Economy
"My Lords, it is an honour for me to lead this debate today on the economy and our prospects. Let me add that I am glad to see that the topic of economics is as stimulating as always. The purpose of this debate is partially to give noble Lords an …..." Lord O'Neill of Gatley - View Speech
"My Lords, I could spend a lot of time specifically wading into this question. I will reflect on other comments I hear and try to incorporate them in my closing comments. In our transparent and clear fiscal policy framework we have committed to a path for all sorts of areas …..." Lord O'Neill of Gatley - View Speech
"My Lords, as I said, I will make some further specific comments in answer to this question after I have heard the collective input of the whole of the House...." Lord O'Neill of Gatley - View Speech
"My Lords, for now I shall try to answer that question in the context of the remaining part of what I had planned to say—otherwise I will be eating into everyone else’s valuable time.
"My Lords, the best news is that people were hopeful early this morning that we would be over by 4 pm and, unless I am particularly long-winded in my summary, we should achieve that. I start by thanking everybody again for their varied contributions. I have presented myself with an …..." Lord O'Neill of Gatley - View Speech
"I thought I did write—I apologise if that has not taken place—particularly because of the reaction to an Oral Question on this issue. But if I did not write, I will make sure that I do.
That the Grand Committee takes note of the economy of the United Kingdom in the light of the Budget Statement...." Lord O'Neill of Gatley - View Speech
"My Lords, last week in the other place the Chancellor set out a Budget to continue the UK’s economic recovery. It was a Budget which responded to the global economic uncertainties that have grown in recent months, and made appropriate choices to insulate ourselves from those risks as much as …..." Lord O'Neill of Gatley - View Speech
"My Lords, I am planning to talk about that more. I anticipate that that will not be the only comment on this topic, and I plan to respond when I hear other noble Lords make their comments. It needs to be said in exactly the right context rather than for …..." Lord O'Neill of Gatley - View Speech
"My Lords, I do not know whether it is the intimacy of this Moses Room—it is my first time here—but, as with each debate on economic and financial matters in which I have been involved, including the third Budget-type debate within a year, it has been a genuine pleasure to …..." Lord O'Neill of Gatley - View Speech