"My Lords, the House Committee reviewed the access and privileges available to non-sitting and former Members following the House’s agreement to the provisions for Members retiring under Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. A range of rules had developed over time and the Committee wanted …..." Lord Sewel - View Speech
"My Lords, I recognise that it is unusual for the Chair to make an intervention in Committee like this, but I understand that clarification is needed. The advice that I have received is that the amendment before us should read:
"My Lords, in moving the Motion, may I draw the House’s attention to the continued reforming zeal of the Procedure Committee?..." Lord Sewel - View Speech
"My Lords, this report follows an investigation by the Commissioner for Standards into the conduct of the noble Lord, Lord Redesdale. The commissioner received a complaint alleging that the noble Lord, Lord Redesdale, breached the Code of Conduct by not registering certain interests in the Register of Lords’ Interests and …..." Lord Sewel - View Speech
That Lord Sherbourne of Didsbury be appointed a member of the Special Public Bill Committee in place of Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts, resigned...." Lord Sewel - View Speech