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HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]My Lords, it gives me enormous pleasure to speak in this debate. For me, this legislation is above politics: it is a real opportunity for constructive opposition. I welcomed the…25 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, I recall a few years ago being asked by a senior member of the Royal Family for my view on the continued presence in our House of hereditary Peers. I replied, “Your…12 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence SpendingMy Lords, I am pleased to have this brief opportunity to speak of the road map to spending 2.5% of our GDP on defence, particularly given that I was unwell and therefore unable to…31 Oct 2024HANSARDDefence SpendingI am sorry to interrupt, but is that review independent of the MoD?31 Oct 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceMy Lords, I have great sympathy with what the noble Baroness, Lady Sherlock, has said in terms of communication. Every department can always do better in that and use every form…21 May 2024 Bills sponsored (1)