"My Lords, there is much in this civil aviation Bill that is sensible and worthy of support across the House. As we have been hearing, aviation remains vital to the United Kingdom, island nation that we are. It supports trade, tourism, investment and employment in every region of our country, …..." Baroness Bray of Coln - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Kakkar. The health measures outlined in the gracious Speech raise profound questions about the future direction of the National Health Service. Much of the focus of the proposed NHS modernisation Bill appears to centre on the abolition of …..." Baroness Bray of Coln - View Speech
"Will the Minister comment on the fact that it seems that some of these youngsters are putting in orders with companies that are not asking enough questions of the people who are buying these weapons—they are likely to be e-commerce companies. Is anybody looking at the record of some of …..." Baroness Bray of Coln - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a privilege to participate in this important debate and a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay, and her excellent speech. I would like to add my words to those of many colleagues who have already spoken of their deep concerns about this assisted dying …..." Baroness Bray of Coln - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Earl, Lord Russell. I was a smoker for about 50 years or so and gave up seven years ago. If I am honest, it was not that hard. I do not find it possible to support the Bill as it …..." Baroness Bray of Coln - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Kennedy. I congratulate our four new colleagues who made such excellent maiden speeches today: the noble Lord, Lord Young, the noble Baronesses, Lady Cash and Lady Gray, and my friend, the noble Baroness, Lady Berger.
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow my noble friend Lord Howard. I am delighted to participate in this important debate. I should say straightaway that I am absolutely opposed to any rise in employer’s national insurance contributions, especially at this time when we need to get the economy …..." Baroness Bray of Coln - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome the noble Lords, Lord Hanson and Lord Timpson, to their ministerial posts and congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Timpson, and my noble friend Lord Goodman on their maiden speeches. I would also like to say how grateful I am to have the opportunity to respond to …..." Baroness Bray of Coln - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure and an honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Thurlow. The Government’s Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill is certainly attracting support and high expectations in some places, and not only from current and potential leaseholders, with lower charges, longer lease extensions and more rights …..." Baroness Bray of Coln - View Speech
"My Lords, I congratulate the noble and learned Lord, Lord Burnett, and my noble friend Lord Houchen on their excellent maiden speeches, and my old and noble friend Lord Bailey, who I am delighted to see joining us on these Benches. We got to know each other through our politics, …..." Baroness Bray of Coln - View Speech