Me being introduced to the President The address by President Obama in Westminster Hall last Wednesday was certainly an historic occasion, the first time a President of the United States has spoken in the Hall to members of both Houses of Parliament. The speech has received something of a mixed press, but I thought its content…
Congratulations to Anne Marie Cunningham and Jonathan who were the first two readers to supply the correct answers to the previous quiz. Commendations to all the readers who supplied answers. That quiz covered the law and medicine. This one covers trade unions and religion. As usual, the first two readers to supply the correct answers…
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in the House of Commons on Tuesday: “Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere) (Con): Does the Deputy Prime Minister think that the proposed new House of Lords will cost more or less than the existing one? The Deputy Prime Minister: We want to reduce the number of people in the reformed House…
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg last week appeared before the Constitution Committee as part of its inquiry into the process of constitutional change. You can watch the session here or read the transcript here. He was asked about the Government’s proposals for the future of the House of Lords. I pursued him on the implications for…
I was very sorry to hear of the death of the Earl of Onslow. He died on Saturday and had been ill for some time. He kept attending the Lords even though confined to a wheelchair and clearly ailing. Despite his illness, he continued to contribute to debates, including the one I initiated on having a Royal Commission…
