Another first for the House of Lords!
Lord Paul became the first member of Asian origin to sit on the Woolsack. http://www.parliament.uk/about/glossary.cfm?ref=woolsac_4660
The Lords have become much more representative of British society than the Commons in recent years. Baroness Amos was the first black woman to become leader of the House – even before Barak Obama had grabbed the headlines!
Tagged: Baroness Amos, Lord Paul, Woolsack
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The issue about the expenses claims that see Lord Paul attracting British Police and Parliamentary investigation will be interesting to follow. I have just blogged on the issue at:
http://barrypittard.wordpress.com
Permalink for this article: Lord Paul Swarj Under British Police Investigation, is:
http://barrypittard.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/lord-paul-swarj-under-british-police-investigation/
Barry Pittard, Australia