My Lords, I begin by declaring my interests as set out in the Register of Lords’ Interests, in particular my role as chairman of BUPA, which provides independent health and social care to 8 million people worldwide. I also passionately believe in and support the National Health Service. Both elements—publicly-owned...

My Lords, I begin by declaring my interests as set out in the Register of Lords’ Interests, in particular my role as chairman of BUPA, which provides independent health and social care to 8 million people worldwide. I also passionately believe in and support the National Health Service. Both elements—publicly-owned...

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the development of the United Kingdom's skills base. Motion withdrawn.

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the development of the United Kingdom's skills base. Motion withdrawn.

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for speaking with such eloquence, expertise and conviction on such a crucial subject for our nation's future. For me it has been a real privilege and a great experience to listen to these immensely valuable contributions. It is clear that skill levels massively...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for speaking with such eloquence, expertise and conviction on such a crucial subject for our nation's future. For me it has been a real privilege and a great experience to listen to these immensely valuable contributions. It is clear that skill levels massively...

rose to call attention to the development of the United Kingdom’s skills base; and to move for Papers. The noble Lord said: My Lords, it is my privilege to move this Motion on skills and to speak on this auspicious first day of a new Prime Minister. Two years ago...

rose to call attention to the development of the United Kingdom’s skills base; and to move for Papers. The noble Lord said: My Lords, it is my privilege to move this Motion on skills and to speak on this auspicious first day of a new Prime Minister. Two years ago...

I declare my interest as a director of Scottish Widows, chairman of BUPA and Intrinsic Financial Services, as well as other entries in the register. I have spent all my working life in the financial services industry and have the scars to prove it. For the past two years I...

I declare my interest as a director of Scottish Widows, chairman of BUPA and Intrinsic Financial Services, as well as other entries in the register. I have spent all my working life in the financial services industry and have the scars to prove it. For the past two years I...

Lords debate on motion to take note of the report of the Select Committee on Economic Affairs on Aspects of the Economics of an Ageing Population.

Lords debate on motion to take note of the report of the Select Committee on Economic Affairs on Aspects of the Economics of an Ageing Population.

Introduction of Baron Leitch, of Oakley in Fife. (Alexander Park Leitch Esq).

Introduction of Baron Leitch, of Oakley in Fife. (Alexander Park Leitch Esq).