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HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, no doubt there are two different ways of furthering a democratic mandate for the House of Lords. One is, as we have heard, through a directly elected House, maybe…10 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, in this grouping, there are two connected proposals in my name. Amendment 43 would not prevent political patronage creating non-parliamentary peerages. Yet it would…10 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, my noble friends Lord Blencathra and Lord Hailsham eloquently compare 80, 85 and 90 as different options for a retirement age from this House. Within this grouping, and…10 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, along with others, I share the concerns of my noble friend Lord Caithness, as I also much appreciate the comments of the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss.…03 Mar 2025HANSARDEurope: Youth MobilityMy Lords, I join others in thanking the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans for his introduction to the debate. I warmly congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Moraes, on…30 Jan 2025 Bills sponsored (1)