Member of Parliament
Lord Adonis
Member since
16 May 2005
Bills sponsored
5
Speeches (30d)
0
Speeches (all)
734
Written questions
0
Last spoke
15 May 2024
Recent contributions (734)
HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Young People’s Enfranchisement) Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.28 Jan 2022HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Young People’s Enfranchisement) Bill [HL]My Lords, voting is the sheet anchor of our democracy. This proposal to extend votes to 16 and 17 year-olds is an idea whose time has come. It already happens in Scotland and…28 Jan 2022HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Young People’s Enfranchisement) Bill [HL]My Lords, we have had a very good debate, and I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken. I do not reiterate the arguments, except to note that the majority of noble Lords…28 Jan 2022HANSARDRailway Timetables: DisruptionMy Lords, we are obviously in the middle of a public health crisis and the Government have difficult decisions to take, but will the Minister repudiate the prophets of doom who…13 Jan 2022HANSARDRetained European Union LawMy Lords, in the spirit of good will, could I wish the Minister a very happy Christmas? When he reads A Christmas Carol , who does he like most? Is it the ghost of Christmas past,…16 Dec 2021
Bills sponsored (5)
BILLRepresentation of the People (Young People’s Enfranchisement) Bill [HL]2nd reading28 Jan 2022ActiveBILLVoting Age (Reduction) Bill [HL]2nd reading05 Jul 2017ActiveBILLEducation and Skills Act 2008Royal Assent26 Nov 2008EnactedBILLChildren and Young Persons Act 2008Royal Assent13 Nov 2008EnactedBILLFurther Education and Training Act 2007Royal Assent23 Oct 2007Enacted