Contributions
523 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDValdo Calocane: NHS England ReportTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to publish a full version of NHS England’s report regarding Valdo Calocane.06 Feb 2025HANSARDEurope: Youth MobilityMy Lords, I thank the right reverend Prelate for initiating this debate. It is not the first time and it will not be the last that we debate our relations with the EU and I thank…30 Jan 2025HANSARDErasmus ProgrammeTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to fulfil demand for the revival or replacement of the Erasmus programme.20 Jan 2025HANSARDErasmus ProgrammeMy Lords, the EU clearly wants a new EU mobility scheme for youth, and there is a great demand for that among young people in Britain. It would strengthen our society, labour…20 Jan 2025HANSARDRules-based International OrderI claim damage for extra time, Mr Whip. I take that point, but I am making the point that the Netanyahu incident did the ICC no good at all. My second point will also be a bit…16 Jan 2025HANSARDRules-based International OrderMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, for initiating the debate. Yesterday, I met her in the lift. She said, “I’d like to thank you for your contribution…16 Jan 2025HANSARDFinancial Assistance to Ukraine BillMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the noble Baroness, Lady Batters, on her maiden speech. I came across the NFU many years ago through my very good friend Lord Plumb, who…15 Jan 2025HANSARDHospice FundingMy Lords, I remind the House that I am joint chair of Together for Short Lives, the hospice movement for babies and young persons. We greatly welcome the decision and announcement…06 Jan 2025HANSARDThe Ukraine Effect (European Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Ricketts, for this report and the noble Lord, Lord Levene, for his valedictory speech. I am sure that he has contributed much to the House…21 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareMy Lords, I first declare an interest: I grew up in a children’s home, so I have a bit of knowledge about it. The system is broken. Not by the last Government: it has gradually…19 Nov 2024HANSARDPersonal StatementI rise briefly to supplement the explanation given by the Chief Whip yesterday as to why I was not able to ask the fourth Oral Question. There was, I am afraid, a bit of a mix-up;…14 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence Policy: DeterrenceMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Trefgarne, for initiating this debate, and I hope that the Hansard is sent to the noble Lord, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen. Of course,…31 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I begin by welcoming the noble Lord, Lord Spellar, to the House. I have known him for a long time. When I was in a different party, we used to go to the London Labour…25 Oct 2024HANSARDHospices: FundingMy Lords, I echo yet again the thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, for initiating the debate and for the very thoughtful speech with which he introduced it. I declare an…24 Oct 2024HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Robertson, for initiating this debate. I had a conversation with him before Christmas and suggested that this might be a good idea. I would…09 Oct 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords Conduct Committee: Code of Conduct ReviewMy Lords, I add my thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Manningham-Buller, for initiating this debate. We have just heard an excellent presentation from someone who should be the…08 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionI thank the Minister for her comments. We really do need to reset our relationship with the European Union. Things such as free movement, movement for young people and working…07 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMy Lords, I also congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Grayling, who is not here, the noble Baroness, Lady Pidgeon, who is, and the noble Lord, Lord Cryer, who still has to speak to…07 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMaybe the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, does not take prisoners either, but she always does it with a great degree of humour, and we are pleased to hear her speak. I remind Members…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionI beg—briefly—to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper.07 Oct 2024