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HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, I do not agree with my noble friend. The question of the resourcing of political parties is a vexed one, as noble Lords know, and has affected all political parties. I…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, I am certainly not following the noble Baroness into what was described earlier as an ad hominem comment on any individual. On the Burns report numbers, which I think…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionYes, I agree with my noble friend. I believe that the reputation of the House is weighed on many factors other than this. The behaviour of Members, including those recommended by…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, a large number of considerations were wrapped up in that beguiling question. There is an argument that, as this House is not elected, its reputation rests on its…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, many will reflect on the matter that the noble Lord raises, but I think it is dangerous for this House to assert the right to decide who should or should not be its own…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, I repeat that the House of Lords needs refreshing from time to time; that has been the position of all Governments. I completely disagree with the noble Lord’s analysis…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, I would not follow my noble friend entirely in the course of his question. It is certainly true that the reputation of this House rests not on who might come here soon…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, again, I do not accept the charge of a lack of public confidence in this relation. The role of the House of Lords Appointments Commission is unchanged; it makes…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, the House of Lords Appointments Commission is an independent, advisory, non-departmental public body. The Government have no plans to change the role and remit of the…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionNo, my Lords. The Government have no plans to change the position. The organisation’s legal status would not affect its remit. The House of Lords needs refreshing and the Prime…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, I cannot answer for the Leader of the House; I answer on behalf of the Government. The Government that the noble Baroness had the honour of serving nominated 354 Members…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, the Prime Minister of the day is the monarch’s principal adviser on the exercise of patronage, which is part of the royal prerogative.05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, I disagree that appointments are damaging the reputation of the House, as keeps being put. I am grateful that all noble Lords are, as I am, jealous of the reputation of…05 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionI am grateful for my noble friend’s comments. There is a certain imbalance in some of the response to the Prime Minister’s appointments. My position is to welcome all those coming…05 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillMy Lords, many words have been said. It is agreed on all sides, I think, that this should not be the occasion for a renewed debate. I know that the noble Lord, Lord Newby, wishes…30 Dec 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillThat the Bill do now pass.30 Dec 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillThe noble Lord, Lord Adonis, is ready to lead the charge. He has always been honest on that. I do not normally give advice to my opponents, but I do not think that that particular…30 Dec 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillMy Lords, when you have been sitting for seven hours in the same place, you begin to learn how old you are. I thank the noble Lord opposite for his kind remarks at the start and I…30 Dec 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUMy Lords, discussions are continuing as we are enjoying our session here.14 Dec 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUMy Lords, the noble Lord is a masterly negotiator; I remember the Maastricht deal. However, I think he has advanced a syllogistic argument that I cannot follow. The fact is that…14 Dec 2020