Tag Archives: Burma

Aung San Suu Kyi

Lord Soley 14/11/2010 – 4:00 pm

Although I think the release of this very determined and brave woman is to be welcomed I am sceptical about the military junta allowing any genuine freedom for her or the Burmese people.

Thoughts for the year

Lord Norton 31/12/2008 – 4:33 pm

Both Houses of Parliament are among the busiest legislative chambers in the world.  2008 has been a busy one for the House of Lords, though no more than usual.  Some of it activities have attracted media attention - as over the defeat of the proposal for detention without charge for 42 days - but they are very much the exception.  Most of the work of the House comprises detailed scrutiny of […]

Burma

Lord Soley 14/10/2008 – 10:35 am

The tragic state of Burma continues to attract concern in the House. Baroness Cox had a question down and I came in asking the government to use their influence with India, China and Thailand to bring some relief to the long suffering Burmese people. http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200708/ldhansrd/text/81013-0001.htm#0810135000006 Baroness Cox campaigns for the http://www.hart-uk.org/ […]