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by Lord Soley • • 27 Comments
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Horse Racing
by Lord Soley • • 8 Comments
Here is a parliamentary answer which almost left the questioner (Baroness Trumpington) speechless – with pleasure! http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200910/ldhansrd/text/100322-0001.htm#1003222000328 A new horse race announced for the Queens jubilee in 2012 with the Minister, Peter Mandelson, offering to march arm in arm with Baroness Trumpington campaigning for a trophy for the new race!
House of Lords Expenses
by Lord Soley • • 20 Comments
I spoke yesterday on the report of the House Committee about the definition of a primary home for members of the House of Lords. I really do not like the principle underlying the question of expenses for second homes. I would have preferred if there was a simple allowance set at a higher rate for…
Peers' Expenses
by Lord Soley • • 15 Comments
I agree with the broad thrust of Lord Norton’s comments below but I will not feel comfortable until our allowances and expenses are set by an independent body. That is what is now happening in the House of Commons with the creation of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority ( http://www.parliamentarystandards.org.uk/ ). Parliamentary sovereignty means that ultimately all recommendations of such…
Dogs
by Lord Soley • • 16 Comments
This message is addressed to dog lovers and dog haters alike! There has been continuing concern about dangerous dogs – sometimes seen as harmless dogs with dangerous/irresponsible owners – take your pick! There is a discussion starting about the value of putting a micro chip in every dog and giving the police greater powers to intervene when…