"My Lords, even in the world where we are ruled by robots, it is entirely likely that genuine human creativity and culture will have an important part to play in the future of our economy. In her Statement last week, the Secretary of State mentioned drama, but can my noble …..." Lord John of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome and congratulate my noble friend on her appearance at the Dispatch Box. This issue underlines the importance of Britain achieving fuel self-sufficiency going forward. Can she tell us more about how the Government’s work is going in that regard, in particular, giving communities power over energy …..." Lord John of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, my noble friend has already mentioned health and well-being boards, in which local government is a key participant and player. Having said that, and with the Government’s commitment to devolution in mind, can she tell us more about the role that local government will play in improvements to …..." Lord John of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, it has been notable, since he took office, how clear the Prime Minister has been in his commitment to reforming the water sector, which he described as “a leaking monument” to a system that prioritises private companies over the public interest. When might we expect to see real …..." Lord John of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, before I start, I remind the House of my interests in this area, as a partner in Quoin Partners and as the chair of H4Life. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Eaton, for bringing this debate, because it has prompted me to really think about the philosophical question …..." Lord John of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, I start by acknowledging the hard work that my noble friend the Minister has been putting into this over the last couple of years, and the work of those councillors who have been arguing for these changes in their boroughs and counties over the last few months. I …..." Lord John of Southwark - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what lessons they have learned from this summer’s drought; and what plans they have to ensure that water companies minimise future supply disruption...." Lord John of Southwark - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for her Answer. She referred to this summer’s drought, but that followed a particularly wet winter, with southern England seeing 58% more rain than usual. Despite that, most regions have still faced hosepipe bans and other significant restrictions this summer. It is clear that we …..." Lord John of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, some of the coverage of the Prime Minister’s Statement has been rather dismissive of his references to, and reliance upon, his experience as the Mayor of Greater Manchester, but it seems to me that this experience is central to the Government’s mission. Can my noble friend the Leader …..." Lord John of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Keeley on securing this important debate. I know from many conversations with her that she is utterly passionate about support for education in the creative industries and that she brings real expertise to this subject. I have enjoyed this debate so far, …..." Lord John of Southwark - View Speech