Speeches
- 14th November 2005
I am belatedly pleased that the Government have tabled amendments to deal with some matters that we raised in Committee. read more »
- 18th October 2005
It was made clear at second reading by a number of my colleagues, some of whom are members of the Committee, that, for a number of reasons, the Bill is flawed. read more »
- 12th July 2005
Today we are considering three separate measures: The Community Legal Services (Scope) Regulations 2005; the Community Legal Services (Cost Protection) (Amendment) Regulations 2005; and a revised Funding Code. read more »
- 22nd June 2005
The integrity of an electoral system is essential to give legitimacy to any Parliament. read more »
- 14th March 2005
We are considering a proposal from the European Commission regarding the creation of a European Fundamental Rights Agency, building upon the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia. read more »
- 7th February 2005
I welcome the progress made both during and after the Committee stage on issues relating to animal rights extremism. read more »
- 24th January 2005
I'm very pleased to be here today because in my opinion mediation is an incredibly useful and often undervalued tool in managing litigation in general, and workplace disputes in particular. read more »
