There was a debate on defence issues on Friday inevitably dominated by Afghanistan but it went wider than that. I referred to the importance for our troops of ensuring that we did not try and score political points in these debates. You can read the debate here and see what you think. http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200809/ldhansrd/text/91106-0008.htm I also used…
There is an interesting discussion growing around the contribution of meat production in relation to climate change. It is not just about methane gas from animals (including us!) but particularly about the destruction of forests to create grazing for cattle. The British have to watch what we say about this having cut down most of…
The Cambridge Primary Review report has recommended that children start school at 6 rather than 5. I have always been attracted to this idea mainly because I know it is practised in a number of other countries that do well on schooling. Looking at the report however it is clear that we also do well…
175 years ago today the Houses of Parliament were burnt to the ground. The great fire of 1834 destroyed much of beauty but resulted in Barry’s now world famous Houses of Parliament. To read the story go to: http://www.parliament.uk/about/podcasts/1834fire.cfm I’m surprised that Lord Norton hadn’t put this in as a quiz question!
Monday sees the return of Peers to the chamber of the House. The recess always leaves the House feeling a bit empty even if you do see Lords there from time to time – usually dealing with correspondence, using the library or having meetings of one type or another. We will be dealing with some final…
