Contributions
134 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform Bill24 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillI thank the Minister for her comments. On human rights, I neither supported nor did not support them; I commented that human rights will prove a fortune for lawyers, as they argue…24 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillI speak to Amendments 26 and 27 in my name, focusing on the measures in this Bill relating to marriage value which, as it stands, would allow leaseholders with leases of 80 years…24 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, I want to speak about the abolition of marriage value for leases under 80 years. This will create financial and legal problems, as my noble friend Lord Moylan has…27 Mar 2024HANSARDUK-EU Relationship (European Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I congratulate the committee on its report and on recommending closer co-operation with the EU. This is to be applauded, although sometimes I wonder how much lack of…20 Sept 2023HANSARDHunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillMy Lords, many heartfelt arguments have been put forward in favour of the Bill, and I respect them greatly. My sympathies are with the animals. I have been hugged by a fully grown…16 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillWould the Minister agree that, as the United Kingdom has one of the best employment records in the entire world, which was never dependent upon the EU, these amendments are…23 Feb 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillIt is not nonsense; it is true. Above all, we should celebrate that our country is a sovereign nation and be grateful that we are not subject to the 25,163 new EU laws created…06 Feb 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, Monsieur Barnier recently warned Britain not to tear up EU laws—well, he would, wouldn’t he? This should come as no surprise. For all its trumpeted advantages, the EU is…06 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, whatever one may think of Northern Ireland politics, peace and political stability is thanks to the Belfast/Good Friday agreement. It is quite clear that this is being…11 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomy: The Growth Plan 2022My Lords, I find it difficult to understand the fuss over the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s plan for growth. With the start of money printing in 2008, inflation and the higher…10 Oct 2022HANSARDHer Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeMy Lords, given our role as a revising Chamber, there are very rare occasions in this House when one can indulge in unfettered praise, and rightly so. Today, however, is one of…26 May 2022HANSARDPeerages: RecommendationsMy Lords, one of the glories of this House is the wide range and diversity of its Members. If you wished to divide them up into categories, you would find that difficult. There…03 Mar 2022HANSARDPeerages: RecommendationsWell, I think he did. He said—the noble Lord will enjoy this: “To anyone from the private sector, who, God forbid, has convictions, and is thinking of applying for a public…03 Mar 2022HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillMy Lords, I must also apologise for not being here in Committee, although I have followed your Lordships’ arguments with great interest. One point is abundantly clear to me: the…09 Feb 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords: GovernanceMy Lords, I remind your Lordships of two comments made in our recent debate on procedures. The noble Lord, Lord Rooker, said: “I have been a Member of your Lordships’ House for 20…08 Dec 2021HANSARDIreland/Northern Ireland: Solid FuelsCan the Minister say whether the discussion and fuss over fuel is merely an example of Mr Castex’s call for aggressive action against the United Kingdom?18 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I commented earlier in Committee on the potential problem which would be created if existing policy could be reviewed by the committee. The trouble that could be caused…20 Jul 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]I support what my noble friends Lady McIntosh and Lord Moylan have said, especially on the role of the committee. Having listened to the Minister speak confidently about the…06 Jul 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I have a number of amendments in the group. Amendments 24 and 30 both probe why “all” is required. Would not “due regard” by enough, as in other legislation? The extra…06 Jul 2021