To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effect on the United Kingdom economy of the outcomes of the “fiscal cliff” discussions in the United States of America...." Lord Roberts of Conwy - View Speech
"Is my noble friend aware, as I am sure he is, that many believe that unless the end-year fiscal crisis in the US is averted, involving as it does some hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of tax rises and spending, there is a risk that the US could return …..." Lord Roberts of Conwy - View Speech
"Will my noble friend take on board the fact that Wales, too, would like to have the power to give variable rates of corporation tax?..." Lord Roberts of Conwy - View Speech
"Would my noble friend agree that ideally what is required is a formula that is adaptable to the special needs of Wales, Scotland and other national regions?..." Lord Roberts of Conwy - View Speech
"Would the noble Baroness give way? I am very surprised that she does not give a hearty welcome to the increase of 105,000 in employment and the decline of 45,000 in the unemployed that were announced today, facts that were welcomed by the Leader of the Opposition at Prime Minister’s …..." Lord Roberts of Conwy - View Speech
"My Lords, would my noble Friend confirm that Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds banking groups have considerable liabilities, which will be added to the country’s net debt in due course?..." Lord Roberts of Conwy - View Speech