"My Lords, I welcome the investment that this Government are making in Britain’s cultural infrastructure, not just at the Royal Opera House but at venues across the country. However, given the Prime Minister’s commitment to devolving powers to regional and local government, can my noble friend comment on whether we …..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"My Lords, I warmly welcome the Statement by the Foreign Secretary yesterday, particularly the tone in which he delivered it. I truly believe that the calling out of the illegal occupation, and the sanctions on the illegal settlements, is a game-changer in progressing towards peace in the region. While that …..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"My Lords, I want to say a few words about the genuine cross-party co-operation in getting the Bill to this point. This has been this House and the other place at their best. I shall say a few thanks, first to Dr Scott Arthur MP, who introduced the Bill in …..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee. Unless, therefore, any noble Lord objects, I beg to move that the order of commitment be discharged...." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a great honour to be opening the debate on the Rare Cancers Bill today. I thank Dr Scott Arthur, the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West, who, when he drew number six in the Private Members’ Bill ballot in autumn 2024, chose this crucially important …..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank everyone who has taken part in this debate. It truly has shown this House at its best, with a combination of personal stories and incredible expertise on the subject—way beyond my level of knowledge. Everybody has played an important part in highlighting just how important this …..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"My Lords, I will reflect on the journey that has led to the Bill before us. English devolution has not arrived all at once; it has been shaped over time by successive Governments of different political parties, each building on what came before—from the championing by the noble Lord, Lord …..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech