"My Lords, I declare my interests as a pilot, an honorary vice-president of BALPA, the pilots’ union, and a former director of an airport. I generally welcome these provisions but, of course, they are part of the assimilated law of the EU —quite conveniently so, in fact, in that we …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, the Minister and I both know very well the work of PHAB in Leeds, under the guidance of its wonderful secretary Ann Hart, which has for many years been bringing together able-bodied people with those with disabilities and disadvantages. Will the Minister support me in congratulating Ann and …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, while there are delays in post being received, a considerable number of people are concerned at the amount of post that appears to be mislaid or lost or never even arrives at its destination. Has the Minister got any statistics on that which he can give us any …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare several interests in aviation, the first of which is as quite a long-term private pilot—but not, I am afraid, one now flying in the 21st-century glass cockpits referred to by the noble Baroness, Lady Antrobus; I have to rely on 20th-century cockpits for my flying. I …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"Will the Minister confirm that, compared to years ago, when society put more responsibility on mothers than it should in bringing up children, society is now much better, in that fathers share responsibilities far more than they did then? Will she therefore join me in congratulating those parents who work …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, it will probably come as no great surprise to the House that I have a slightly different view about Europe from my noble friend Lord Jackson, who spoke a little while ago. As the co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Europe, I can think of few questions …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, some time ago when I was Immigration Minister, we had problems, which I think exist today, in getting countries—many of which we have strong, close relationships with, both fiscal and otherwise—to take back people who had no reason to remain in this country because they had failed to …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, it is not just a question of young people, although that is terribly important. A very high proportion of adults in this country cannot swim. They may have had opportunities, or they may not, but can we also encourage adults, older people, to learn to swim? They are …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, one of the good things about the Government’s industrial strategy was the establishment of regional professional businesses and services hubs, partly to look into the provision of AI services, supported by Skills England which was to map where AI skills gaps were. Will the Minister please update us …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, in 1989, I had the privilege of taking through Parliament the Parking Act, which was there to assist in the parking process. Some 30 years went past, when cowboy operators really let rip on the motoring public, until my good friend, the right honourable Sir Greg Knight, introduced …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech