I have just returned from a visit to Helmand province in Afghanistan. There were about 15 members of both Lords and Commons and it was a very interesting and useful visit. The schedule was a demanding one. I was ready for a 4am departure on Monday morning but ice on the aircraft delayed us until…
I assume from the extent of media coverage given to this snowfall that it poses the most serious threat to Britain since 1940.
Further to Lord Norton’s post and all your very helpful responses can you say if you would like more than 12 Lords to be blogging on a regular basis? There is a history to this question. When I had my own blog as an MP and then as a Lord my problem was the work…
I received the following request from the News of the World the other day. “We would like you to tell us: 1. The amount you are paid for any consultancy work you do and which companies it is for. This would include the amount you are paid for being part of any advisory groups or…
I have posted a reply to the comments on lobbying (see below) for those interested. Meanwhile as an occasional scuba diver I was fascinated to see this item on the warship sunk in 1744 and apparently just discovered by divers. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7863840.stm Some years ago I agreed to dive on a wreck on the Goodwin Sands.…
