Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 09 Jul 2025 Black Rod
"My Lords, lastly and briefly, I pay my own tribute to Sarah Clarke for her dedicated service to this House. I wish her the greatest success in her future career.
Sarah has served Parliament with distinction for over seven years, most notably at the lying-in-state of Her late Majesty the …..." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech
"My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Tebbit, on 7 July. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s family and friends...." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech
"I am sorry; I have been told the clocks are not working. There has been a little bit of a mix-up but we will get there...." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech
"My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Lipsey, yesterday, 1 July. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s family and friends...." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech
"My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirement, with effect from 23 June, of the noble Viscount, Lord Waverley, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. On behalf of the House, I thank the noble Viscount for his service to the …..." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech
"My Lords, before I call the noble Lord, Lord Caine, to ask his Private Notice Question on the recent disturbances in Ballymena, I remind the House that a number of individuals have been charged with criminal offences relating to these events. Noble Lords are free to discuss in general terms …..." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech
"My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Etherton, yesterday. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble and learned Lord’s family and friends...." Lord McFall of Alcluith - View Speech