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Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 February 2025

Debate

Growing the UK Economy

Contribution

My Lords, as is predictable, the Minister trotted out the usual thing about the black hole of £22 billion. On the other hand, the Government are looking at departmental budgets, which by most people’s reckoning are completely bloated, and looking for savings. What are the chances of those savings well exceeding £22 billion?

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