"Perhaps I could ask a supplementary question. Has the Ministry of Justice got a really tough contract manager? All of one’s commercial experience shows that, if you contract out a service, you have to be tough in the performance of it. I need not raise the problems that have arisen. …..." Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd - View Speech
"I do not wish to add to the profoundly detailed and clear analysis that the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope of Craighead, has given about the purpose of this proposed new clause; there are just three short points I wish to make.
"My Lords, I too support the noble Lord, Lord Wigley, in his introduction to this Bill and warmly thank him for bringing it again before the House.
As the noble Lord, Lord Murphy, said, the real place to start is the constitutional issue. As forcefully pointed out in our last …..." Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd - View Speech
"Before the Minister sits down, I want to press him on one point: the proportion of income classified in the accounts as derived in the marine sector from option fee and other income, some of which is straight-lined into the Consolidated Fund. Can he give the figure for Wales? As …..." Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd - View Speech
"Forgive me for a moment, but I am quite used to arguing with accountants and I would be delighted to meet the Crown Estate to try to understand what the problem is. I believe it is accountancy gobbledygook that we cannot do it. Of course there will be an element …..." Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd - View Speech