Millions unregistered to vote 14th May 2016 Alistair Lexden asked the final oral question of the first Session of the current Parliament in the Lords on May 12 (a new Session, opened by the Queen, begins... Speeches
Anthony Eden: A man of peace 12th May 2016 Anthony Eden has not enjoyed a high reputation among the Prime Ministers of this country. On May 10 Alistair Lexden considered his career and achievements... Speeches
Westminster and devolution 28th April 2016 Discussions take place between the government and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland before legislation is introduced in... Speeches
Polish A-level secured 26th April 2016 On January 18, Alistair Lexden asked the government whether it intended to ensure that Polish would continue to be available as an A-level subject. Speeches
A question of terminology 21st April 2016 On April 21 the Committee stage of the Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan Bill) took place in the Lords. Alistair Lexden supported an... Speeches
Greater political stability in Northern Ireland 13th April 2016 On 12 April the Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Bill had its Second Reading in the Lords. The Bill contains important provisions... Speeches
Bishop George Bell - Justice denied 15th March 2016 At the end of January (see below) Alistair Lexden raised the serious case of Bishop George Bell in the Lords. One of the most distinguished and admired bishops... Speeches
Somme Commentary 15th March 2016 This year marks the centenary of the Battle of Somme in which so many soldiers died or sustained grave injuries. The Battle began on 1 July 1916 and finally... Speeches
The Lords abandons vellum 27th February 2016 Controversy arose recently when the House of Lords announced that the centuries-old practice of printing Acts of Parliament on vellum would cease. Speeches
