Member of Parliament
Lord Bassam of Brighton
Member since
03 Nov 1997
Bills sponsored
3
Speeches (30d)
0
Speeches (all)
586
Written questions
0
Last spoke
26 Mar 2026
Recent contributions (586)
HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, my task is very simple this afternoon, and that is to thank the Government and congratulate them on bringing forward Amendments 245 and 265, which will ensure that…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I was happy to co-sign the government’s amendment, which adds “culture” to the Bill, for one very good reason: I have always thought of myself as a practical politician.…24 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I rise to speak about this based on my experience and the report I helped author for the Co-op commission on rural poverty some four years ago. What was clear to us then…24 Mar 2026HANSARDAssisted Dying Legislation: Isle of Man and JerseyTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to enable legislation passed by the Tynwald of the Isle of Man and States Assembly of Jersey allowing assisted dying to…03 Mar 2026HANSARDAssisted Dying Legislation: Isle of Man and JerseyMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for her reply. We are in an odd position—are we not?—on the assisted dying Bill. The Isle of Man has legislation in place, the Welsh…03 Mar 2026
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