Written Question
Monday 28th October 2024
Asked by:
Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask His Majesty's Government how they plan to ensure that sufficient funding is allocated to the Ministry of Defence so that the armed forces are adequately equipped and resourced for current and future missions.
Answered by Lord Livermore
- Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)
The Government prioritises our National Security, currently spending more than £50 billion a year on defence.
Departmental expenditure limits for 2025-26 will be set alongside the Budget in October, which will also confirm control totals for 2024-25. A multi-year Spending Review, due to conclude in Spring 2025, will set Departmental expenditure limits for future years.
Written Question
Tuesday 5th March 2024
Asked by:
Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have undertaken an impact assessment on the effects of any scheme to provide 99 per cent mortgages on the housing market.
Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton
The Government does not comment on theoretical schemes but continues to keep policy under review. The Government remains committed to supporting people of all incomes and at all stages of life in order to make the aspiration of home ownership a reality for as many households as possible.
Written Question
Tuesday 5th March 2024
Asked by:
Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce a scheme providing for 99 per cent mortgages.
Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton
The Government does not comment on theoretical schemes but continues to keep policy under review. The Government remains committed to supporting people of all incomes and at all stages of life in order to make the aspiration of home ownership a reality for as many households as possible.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 04 Jun 2015
Queen’s Speech
"My Lords, I am genuinely delighted to welcome the Minister to the Dispatch Box, for three reasons. First, he deserves it. Indeed, he deserves to be in the premier league on this side but at least he is on the red Benches, which should be some consolation to him. Secondly, …..."Lord Reid of Cardowan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 07 Nov 2014
Assisted Dying Bill [HL]
"My Lords, I will probably make the shortest speech that I have made in this House, and your Lordships will no doubt be relieved about that. I am not a medic or a lawyer, nor have I put in the hours that many noble Lords have obviously put in on …..."Lord Reid of Cardowan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 15 Oct 2012
Northern Ireland: Corporation Tax
"My Lords, of course this is an extremely complex question, not least because of the implications, as the Minister pointed out, of the Azores judgment and the potential burden on the Exchequer of Northern Ireland. In all these deliberations, will the Government bear in mind that Northern Ireland truly is …..."Lord Reid of Cardowan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 27 Oct 2011
Eurozone Crisis
"My Lords, I do not in any way want to belittle any of the efforts that have been made, but does the Minister accept that over the past 24 hours in Europe we have been arguing over the size of the sticking plaster on a corpse that has an underlying …..."Lord Reid of Cardowan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 07 Dec 2010
Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill
"I do not think that anyone is suggesting that there has been improper conduct. We did not stray into this territory—the Minister led us there by describing in some detail the process. If he is now saying that he does not know what the process was, will he indicate to …..."Lord Reid of Cardowan - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 22 Nov 2010
Ireland: Financial Assistance
"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord for repeating the Statement. I wholeheartedly believe that the Minister and the Government are correct to extend their assistance and solidarity to Ireland at this time, not least because of our closeness as neighbours and trading partners and because of our mutual interests …..."Lord Reid of Cardowan - View Speech
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