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HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, although it is almost certain this Bill will become law, we have heard enough from a good part of the House to say that it is unwise to try to reform the House piecemeal…11 Dec 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, it is well over 50 years since I first got into the House of Commons, but I do not think I have ever sat in a debate and heard reports that I had written 25 years ago…12 Nov 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I enjoyed the speech of the noble Lord. I have not heard him speak before. As he said at the beginning of his speech, he has been here only about a year and I have not…13 Nov 2023HANSARDHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIMy Lords, I have only recently come out of hospital, so I hope I can hang on to my stick and keep straight. I particularly wanted to come to this debate, not to say anything very…09 Sept 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I am tempted to start by saying that, for the last three or four speeches I have made in the House, I have been preceded by a bishop. I always thought that the people…16 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s Speech2050—I am just 100 years out. Even if we get to that, a lot of countries in the world will not. Two things follow from that. The first is that climate change will not be…16 May 2022HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, this is the first time I have been in this Chamber for over a year, but I could not miss the opportunity of coming here today to express my sympathies to Her Majesty the…12 Apr 2021HANSARDCairncross ReviewMy Lords, I will do my best to keep the speed debating going. It is some time since I was directly involved in the affairs of the press as chairman of the Press Complaints…06 Feb 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the last few times I have spoken in this House, I have been preceded by a bishop. I wonder if those who draw up these lists have been trying to send me a message. I…09 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, first, I say to the right reverend Prelate how much we appreciated her speech today and on other occasions. It takes me back 25 years, to when I was Leader of the House…22 Oct 2019HANSARDSpring StatementMy Lords, the right reverend Prelate should not underestimate his contribution over the years to our economic debates. I have heard him many times, and he always brings a great…20 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillPerhaps I might say a word, because I was the Chief Whip in the Commons when the Pepper v Hart decision was taken. What the Minister has said is of great advantage to her, because…20 Mar 2019