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HANSARDSchool Governing Bodies: DiversityMy Lords, will the Minister elaborate a little on the answer she gave about multi-academy trusts? She seems to have said that local involvement in school management is important,…28 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I simply say that I thought that that was a masterly exposition by the noble Lord, Lord Stunell. I would happily second all the questions that he is asking of the…25 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, we have heard three splendid speeches, and I intend to be very brief. I will pick up on a comment made by my noble friend Lord Blunkett, who is of course quite right…25 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I strongly support my noble friend’s amendment, although I do not think it goes to the source of the problem. The source of the problem is the massive increase in the…25 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillI apologise for intervening again, as we are trying to get on with this, but I did ask a specific question. What, if any, estimate have the Government made of the effect of these…06 Apr 2022HANSARDPalestine: RecognitionDesirable as I think most of us agree it is to achieve a two-state solution, is it not a matter of obvious fact that such a solution is not possible so long as the illegal…06 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillI am grateful that the noble Baroness has explained a whole series of practical reasons that she says will make it difficult. I would like to know what the government position in…06 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillThe Minister mentions attestation, but this Bill specifically introduces at a later stage the allowing of attestation for overseas voters to get on the electoral roll, so I cannot…06 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I have heard speeches from the noble Lord, Lord Woolley, on a number of occasions. Each time, I have found him completely convincing. The one line I will pick up on is…06 Apr 2022HANSARDChannel 4 PrivatisationI have been trying to follow the Minister’s logic over the last 14 minutes. Basically, he is saying that it is a wonderful company, doing a fantastic job, and so we need to change…05 Apr 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I do not think we should let this Motion pass without at least acknowledging the unusual nature and significance of it. It does two things which affect the rights of all…04 Apr 2022HANSARDChelsea Football ClubDoes the Minister recognise the advantages of a club being owned by life-long supporters of the club known in the local community? It often brings great success with clubs, and I…31 Mar 2022HANSARDHereditary Peers By-electionMy Lords, I am sure we are all grateful to the returning officer for announcing the result of another thrilling by-election. I thank him as well for arranging for notice of the…30 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillI absolutely agree with that.28 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillI am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Wallace, for talking about people thinking through the consequences of legislation, and of amendments. I remain puzzled by the Liberal…28 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillI very much agree with the thrust of the comments of the noble Lord, Lord Scriven. In the light of that, would he apply a similar argument to the extension of the franchise,…28 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I agree with much of what has been said so far, although I think an obvious connection—an obvious debate that we still need to have—between this question of donations…28 Mar 2022HANSARDShared Prosperity FundCan the Minister confirm that Staffordshire and Shropshire are also important?24 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillNo, no. Go on.23 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillIn European elections, for example, if you are top of your party’s list, it is pretty close to being a safe seat.23 Mar 2022