I spent most of today chairing an interview panel for posts at the History of Parliament. I am a Trustee of the History. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive research projects in British history, presently employing 25 research staff. It began formally in 1951 and has published eight sets of volumes covering…
I have been appointed to serve on the Joint Committee on the Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill. (Lord Tyler is aonther member.) The Committee has to examine the draft Bill and report by mid-July. The Bill contains several provisions, covering the Civil Service, the role of the Attorney General, ratification of treaties, appointment of judges, and…
