The Government have suffered another defeat, this time on the Public Bodies Bill. Earlier today, Lord Lester of Herne Hill moved a pavement amendment for a later amendment to limit ministerial powers. In the light of the minister’s assurance that he would look again at the issue, Lord Lester sought to withdraw his amendment but…
The House will have a Friday sitting tomorrow to consider Private Members’ Bills. Lord Ashley of Stoke is moving the Second Reading of his Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill. The measure is designed to give rights to disabled persons to enable them to live as independently as possible. Lord Lester of Herne Hill is moving…
