Joined House of Lords: 30th December 2020
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These initiatives were driven by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Lord Wolfson of Tredegar has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord Wolfson of Tredegar has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
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“By long-standing convention, observed by successive Governments, the fact of, and substance of advice from, the law officers of the Crown is not disclosed outside government. This convention is referred to in paragraph [5.14] of the Ministerial Code [updated on 6 November 2024]. The purpose of this convention is to enable the Government to obtain frank and full legal advice in confidence.”