"That the Commons message of 14 September be considered and that a Committee of six Lords be appointed to join with the Committee appointed by the Commons to consider and report on the draft Conversion Practices Bill (CP 1604) presented to both Houses on 25 June and that the Committee …..." Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede - View Speech
"My Lords, the first part of this report proposes changes to guidance in the Companion with a view to upholding high standards of behaviour and courtesy in the Chamber. The committee recommends the strengthening of guidance to reinforce the long-standing conventions on attendance in the Chamber during debates and referring …..." Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede - View Speech
"That the Report from the Select Committee Behaviour and courtesy in the Chamber; Further changes to speaking times at amending stages; New edition of the Standing Orders relating to public business; Reappointment of the Leave of Absence Sub-Committee (1st Report, HL Paper 43) be agreed to...." Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede - View Speech
"My Lords, I think I have an answer to all the questions which have been asked. First, the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, seems to be advocating a power grab by the Lord Speaker and the Deputy Speakers. I have to say, we are a self-governing House. I have been in …..." Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede - View Speech
"That the Standing Orders relating to Public Business be amended as follows: Standing Order 21 (Leave of absence) Delete paragraph (4). Standing Order 24A (Arrangements for virtual participation by disabled members) Paragraph (1), delete “virtually” and insert “remotely”. Paragraph (2), delete “virtually” and insert “remotely”. Standing Order 56 (Quorum for …..." Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede - View Speech
"My Lords, by reason of pre-emption, if Amendment 34 is agreed to I will not be able to call Amendments 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49 and 50...." Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede - View Speech