"That the Report from the Select Committee Questions for Short Debate; Select Committee Report Debate Time Limits; Speakers’ List Deadlines; Explanatory Statements for Amendments; Resignation and Powers of Attorney (3rd Report, HL Paper 144) be agreed to...." Lord Gardiner of Kimble - View Speech
"My Lords, the genesis of the changes proposed in the report was a letter from the Leader of the House containing various suggestions to make business clearer and easier for Members to navigate. The changes fall into three broad areas—Questions for Short Debate, time limits and deadlines for speakers’ lists, …..." Lord Gardiner of Kimble - View Speech
"My Lords, I understand both contributions and the feeling of the House that has been made known by the noble and learned Baroness. Clearly, the procedure committee, if referred to, can look at these things, but the business of the House is obviously conducted within usual channels for the planning …..." Lord Gardiner of Kimble - View Speech
"My Lords, it is my understanding that Friendly WiFi certification is designed to reassure the users of publicly advertised wifi networks that essential safety standards are met and harmful content is blocked. It was intended primarily for retailers, hotels and transport companies, which advertise their wifi in this way. Parliament …..." Lord Gardiner of Kimble - View Speech
"My Lords, clearly in general terms, and particularly as this is so much a self-regulating House, we do need to ensure that the authorities are working with Members. I can think of a number of recent issues that have drawn great concern, not only from those involved in governance but …..." Lord Gardiner of Kimble - View Speech
"My Lords, I think the noble Lord has dealt with why the Parliamentary Digital Service believes that we have the highest level possible, both in this area and in cyber defence. Parliament has a guest network that can be accessed by visitors and members of staff on their personal devices; …..." Lord Gardiner of Kimble - View Speech
"My Lords, Friendly WiFi provides certification showing that public wifi meets essential safety standards by filtering harmful content. Parliament places the upmost importance on ensuring the online safety of all who use its wifi. Given that the highest level of filtering and blocking technology is in place across all our …..." Lord Gardiner of Kimble - View Speech
"My Lords, again, it was the Prime Minister of the day who forwarded and promoted this scheme. As I say, my understanding is that the Friendly WiFi scheme is primarily directed at retailers, hotels and transport companies—all the areas I have mentioned—specifically because of the access to wifi in that …..." Lord Gardiner of Kimble - View Speech