Remploy

Debate between Lord Addington and Lord McNally

Wednesday 5th October 2011 Lords Chamber

[Lord Addington]

My Lords—

[Lord McNally]

The noble Lord has given way. There is plenty of time.

[Lord Addington]

My Lords, I draw the House’s attention to my declaration of interests. Can the Minister give us some idea how successful Remploy has been in making sure that people who work in its factories find jobs in the outside world, as this is probably the ultimate test of how good it is? If he can give us an assurance in that regard, many of these problems will be seen in the correct light.

Human Rights: Spending Cuts

Debate between Lord Addington and Lord McNally

Thursday 7th October 2010 Lords Chamber

[Lord McNally]

I am sure that the police have studied the text of the documentary by Peter Oborne but, as with other breaches of the law—or alleged breaches of the law—I suggest that anyone who has evidence should send it to the police.

[Lord Addington]

My Lords, would my noble friend give some consideration to the fact that we might be able better to protect human rights if we actually had a written constitution, which would make it a little bit more difficult to duck the issue if you wanted to?

[Lord McNally]

My Lords, I know that there are supporters on all Benches of this House for the idea of a written constitution. However, I remember when my old friend Lord Peart occupied these Benches and got questions like that. He used to say, “Not next week”.