Former Conservative Peer
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My Lords, when I first saw the wording of this Question, I wondered whether my noble friend was being asked to speculate about what the actual numbers might be. We heard some useful information this afternoon in that direction, but it is a long-running episode which requires attention from Defence Ministers all the time. I hoped that we could have a bit more precision. After all, the Question...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to ensure that cheques will continue to be available for those who wish to use them, including in particular charities and the elderly.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to reconsider the attitudes, capabilities and experience required for senior posts in regulation in the light of the outcome of the Davis Review of the Financial Conduct Authority.
Former Conservative Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 20 July 1992
Previously MP for Hertfordshire North until 16 March 1992 — General election
Left the House of Lords on 12 November 2015 — retired
Entered the House of Commons on 28 February 1974 — General election
Also represented Hertfordshire North; Hitchin
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