"My Lords, it is a privilege to speak today and to contribute to a debate that has been characterised by such thoughtful, considered and respectful speeches from all points of view. I will speak on the dangers of the Bill and add my voice to those who believe that it …..." Baroness Stroud - View Speech
"On behalf of the whole House, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Porter on her excellent maiden speech. It is a privilege to speak after her, and we can all see just how much she will contribute to this House.
"My Lords, I brought a variation of this amendment to the House on Report. I refer to my entry in the register of interests. I said in that debate that this amendment is very simple. It is designed purely to place a duty on the Government to do what we …..." Baroness Stroud - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the noble Lords, Lord Kirkhope and Lord Kerr, and the noble Baroness, Lady Helic, for adding their names to my Amendment 164. I also lend my support to the right reverend Prelate’s Amendment 162, which he has just outlined, and to Amendment 163 in the name …..." Baroness Stroud - View Speech
"It may be helpful, therefore, to clarify what is happening in Amendment 164. In January, the Government will lay a report detailing the safe and legal routes that they are choosing to introduce. The amendment says that, two months later, the Government have a duty to implement what they say …..." Baroness Stroud - View Speech