Standards in Public Life
Debate between Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent and Lord Hunt of Kings Heath(1 week, 4 days ago)
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Baroness in Waiting/Government Whip (Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent) (Lab)
I am so sorry. The noble Lord was a few seconds late, so he was within the timetable.
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lab)
My Lords, I thank my noble friend. Coming back to the issue of legislation and the need to ensure that there can be expulsion of Members in these circumstances, would she also accept that the expulsion of a Member is a very serious matter indeed and that, clearly, there need to be safeguards to ensure that this is not used in a perverse way by any future Government? In that regard, and given the need for urgency, I ask that there is an opportunity during the consultation process for Members of your Lordships’ House to actually debate the question so, I hope, we can reach a consensus on this.
Wales: Further Devolution
Debate between Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent and Lord Hunt of Kings Heath(2 months, 3 weeks ago)
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Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)
The noble Lord raises an interesting point. There are still six months until the elections, and I would expect to see another Labour Administration elected next year. We will be working hard to deliver, as we do every day for the people of Wales and for the people of the United Kingdom. With regard to the substance of his point, that is the first time that it has been raised with me. I will speak to officials, and I would ask him to come forward if there are any problems or challenges.
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lab)
Does my noble friend agree that testimony to the working relationship between the UK Government and Wales is the decision about the SMR development at Wylfa, which is welcome and which I earnestly hope will add to the growth potential of the Welsh economy?
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)
Many Members of your Lordships’ House were delighted to see the Prime Minister with the First Minister in Wylfa earlier this month announcing investment of £2.5 billion, which will create 3,000 jobs. It is a true recognition of our faith in, and the ability of, the Welsh economy, and it will drive growth for the Welsh economy.