Recent contributions (140)
HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, all Members have emphasised just how significant and timely this group of amendments is. I particularly support Amendments 272 and 274. The noble Earl, Lord Caithness,…16 Jul 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: RelocationMy Lords, given the various attempts by No. 10 to emasculate the scrutiny work of your Lordships’ House, can we take it that this proposal to banish us to York is simply a threat…14 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, the noble Earl, Lord Dundee, when opening the debate, observed that Clause 1 gives Ministers powers, not duties, so the financial assistance objectives of the Bill are…07 Jul 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: SizeMy Lords, does the Senior Deputy Speaker agree that the central problem lies not in our House but in No. 10? Has any notification been received from Messrs Johnson and Cummings…23 Jun 2020HANSARDFixed-term Parliaments Act 2011My Lords, if enabling the Prime Minister to dissolve Parliament at a time to suit his or her party is put on the statute book, it will start to codify the royal prerogative. Is…15 Jun 2020 Bills sponsored (10)