Human Rights in the Commonwealth 23rd March 2018 On March 22, the Lords debated the government’s plans for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in London in April. In his contribution to the... Speeches
Free school meals 21st March 2018 Controversy has arisen over the impact of the new streamlined welfare payment, universal credit, on the provision of free school meals. Critics say that the... Speeches
A turning point in Conservative Party history - the fall of the Lloyd coalition in 1922 23rd February 2018 Between December 1916 and October 1922 the Conservative Party (known at this period as the Unionist Party) was the largest partner in a coalition government led... Speeches
Continuing deadlock in Northern Ireland 22nd February 2018 Another round of talks about the resumption of devolved government in Northern Ireland collapsed on 14 February. A few days later a document, setting out the... Speeches
The Suffragists' victory 7th February 2018 On 5 February, the Lords held an important debate to mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act 1918 which gave the vote to a limited number of... Speeches
Boarding schools - a lifeline for children without family homes 19th December 2017 All the statistics show that children in care trail behind other pupils in academic and other qualifications for the world of work. Some, but by no means all... Speeches
If cats and dogs could vote 8th December 2017 On 7 December, the Lords debated the natural environment and animal welfare. Alistair Lexden spoke about domestic pets. What, he asked, would they want to see... Speeches
Devolution and Whitehall 21st November 2017 Very sketchy and inadequate arrangements have been made to keep the three devolved governments in close touch with the UK government. Formal meetings are rare... Speeches
"Phantoms of hope" for devolution in Northern Ireland 15th November 2017 On 14 November, the Lords passed the Northern Ireland Budget Bill, an emergency measure to provide funds for public services in the Province. The Bill was made... Speeches