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HANSARDSchools and Universities: Language LearningMy Lords, I also express my gratitude to the noble Baroness, Lady Coussins, for securing this debate and for her tireless work over so many years in support of language training…08 Jan 2026HANSARDHouse of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL]My Lords, I add my voice once again in support of this Bill. It is a useful measure to enhance the effectiveness and credibility of this House. I say in passing, if I may, that I…14 Mar 2025HANSARDBudget: Arts, Heritage and Cultural OrganisationsMy Lords, I too am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Sater, for the opportunity to discuss this important subject. I draw attention to my interests in the register, including…14 Nov 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I want to focus my remarks on the constitution. I start by noting that, in the Labour manifesto, constitutional reform found its place in the chapter entitled “Restoring…23 Jul 2024HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I too offer a warm welcome to our two maiden speakers in this debate this afternoon. As the debate is undoubtedly demonstrating, there are many features in this deeply…06 Feb 2023HANSARDDemocracy Denied (DPRRC Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Fookes, and I am glad she was not my teacher. I declare an interest as a current member of the Delegated Powers and…12 Jan 2023HANSARDCounsellors of State Bill [HL]My Lords, I strongly support the Bill. It will ensure that the constitutional business of the Government can proceed without delay when the sovereign is unavailable. I declare an…21 Nov 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL]My Lords, I add my support to the Bill and congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Norton, on his introduction and on his work in this area. As has been said, the Bill is a modest but…18 Nov 2022HANSARDElectoral System (Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 Committee Report)My Lords, as a member of the committee which produced this report, I too will add my personal tribute to the late Lord Shutt. He combined his deep knowledge of the subject of our…11 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I add my voice to those who have congratulated my good friend, the noble Lord, Lord Moore of Etchingham, on his magisterial maiden speech, which might be a wonderful…23 Feb 2022HANSARDLegislation: Skeleton Bills and Delegated PowersMy Lords, I add my thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Cavendish, for securing this debate this afternoon. I declare my interest as yet another member of the Delegated Powers…06 Jan 2022HANSARDTurkey: Free Trade AgreementMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, for introducing this debate. It is timely, given that the Turkish free trade agreement was ratified by both sides and came into…27 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, I join others in expressing, here in this House, my deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. As perhaps…12 Apr 2021HANSARDBritish Library Board (Power to Borrow) BillMy Lords, it is a huge privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Cormack. I refer to my interests as a present member of the board of the British Library. It has been a great…19 Mar 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie of Downpatrick. I speak as yet another former member of the Intelligence and Security Committee of…16 Mar 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I support the case for strengthening oversight as put forward in Amendments 46 and 73, and I add my voice to those questioning the case for prior judicial approval of…01 Dec 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI too congratulate the noble and learned Lord, Lord Stewart, and the noble Lords, Lord McLoughlin and Lord Walney, on three memorable maiden speeches, and welcome them to this…11 Nov 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillI support the amendment in the name of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas; I do so because the impartiality and independence of the Boundary Commission assumes greater…08 Oct 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, I too—alongside the noble Lord, Lord Wills, who has just spoken—was a member of the Select Committee on the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 so ably…08 Oct 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillI will speak briefly in support of the amendment introduced by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas. As was discussed on Tuesday, the Bill introduces automaticity into the…10 Sept 2020