"My Lords, it is my recollection that we used to be rather speedier in response when we had a separate Department for International Development, which was unfortunately abolished by the Government of the party opposite. Would the Minister, however tentatively, give some indication that, when circumstances permit, we will consider …..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"Will my noble friend spread the news to all pupils in England that they are lucky they do not live in Scotland, where there is a declining education system under the failing SNP Government?..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, someone called William Wallace ought to know that the coalition in Scotland was far more successful than the one down here. Will my noble friend the Minister confirm that the Cabinet Manual includes sections on transparency and openness, and that that will apply also to the First Minister …..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, I hope colleagues will forgive my rustiness today, because this is the first proper speech I have made since my long, enforced absence from the House: that is, apart from jumping up at Question Time, which I am tempted to do perhaps rather too often. I hope I …..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, it is clear that Members opposite were hoping that there would be a silver bullet in all these humble Address papers that would kill the Prime Minister. When they have to resort to quoting Peter Mandelson’s view of the Prime Minister, it shows how desperate they are becoming. …..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Peach, mentioned the malign influence of Russia in relation to this. There has been some suggestion that the United Kingdom is slackening its sanctions on Russia. Will the Minister confirm that this is not the case and consider further sanctions, particularly in …..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have, if any, to tighten the rules regarding donations to political parties...." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend the Minister for that really helpful Answer. I agree with everything that she has said. However, will she now consider tightening the rules on the expenditure of Short money which is allocated specifically to opposition parties at Westminster? If there is …..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, will the legislation in relation to Members of this House envisaged in the King’s Speech deal with those who are refusing to pay their fair share of tax?..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, with no disrespect to my noble friend Lord Walker, England is not the only national team at the World Cup. If my noble friend the Minister is making representations, will she make representations also to the Scottish FA in relation to kits? While she is doing that, will …..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech