CHOGM, G7 and NATO Summits

Debate between Lord Ashton of Hyde and Lord Bilimoria

Monday 4th July 2022 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bilimoria (CB)]

I was here when the noble Lord, Lord Newby, was speaking.

[Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)]

No, sorry.

[Lord Bilimoria (CB)]

But everyone else who was late was allowed to speak.

[Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)]

Some Members were late by a minute or five minutes, but the noble Lord missed the whole Statement and the remarks of the party leaders.

[Lord Bilimoria (CB)]

I did not miss their remarks.

[Lord Bilimoria (CB)]

I did not miss them; I heard the noble Lord, Lord Newby.

[Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)]

I think that proves the point that the noble Lord was not here for the Leader of the Opposition.

Covid-19 Update

Debate between Lord Ashton of Hyde and Lord Bilimoria

Wednesday 14th October 2020 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bilimoria (CB) [V]]

My Lords, a second national lockdown would be devastating for our economy, so it is right to prioritise bringing infections under control. As president of the CBI, I know that business supports the simplification of the Covid rules with three tiers of restrictions. But does the noble Baroness the Leader of the House agree that the Government must show more of their evidence base for the new restrictions? This includes the 10 pm closing for restaurants, bars and pubs, where, I am led to believe, less than 5% of new infections come from. Why do we still need the 10 pm rule? Will they also keep financial support under review, in lock-step with the severity of the restrictions? The noble Baroness the Leader of the House mentioned testing. It is admirable that the testing has gone up from 2,000 to 350,000, and soon to 500,000, but she has not mentioned mass testing. Could she talk about mass testing—

[Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)]

My Lords, could the noble Lord put his question please?