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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 22 Jul 2015
UK Opt-in to the Proposed Council Decision on the Relocation of Migrants within the EU (EUC Report)

"Time is up. The Tellers for the Contents and for the Not Contents have not been appointed pursuant to Standing Order 53. A Division therefore cannot take place, and in accordance with Standing Order 56, which provides that the Question before the House shall be resolved in the negative unless …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 20 Jul 2015
Palace of Westminster Committee

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That the Commons message of 16 July be considered and that a Committee of six Lords be appointed to join with the Committee appointed by the Commons to consider the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster;

That the following members be appointed to the Committee:

Lord Carter of …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 20 Jul 2015
Palace of Westminster Committee

"My Lords, I should say first that I think we are fortunate that the two Back-Bench Members of the Joint Committee from this House will bring to its deliberations a very deep level of expertise and experience of the issues. I do not think that we could have selected two …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 20 Jul 2015
Palace of Westminster Committee

"I am sorry that I forgot the question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes—a sin of omission indeed. My understanding is that the committee will operate on the basis of Mr Grayling in the Commons chairing one session and the Leader of this House chairing the alternate session. I …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 20 Jul 2015
Palace of Westminster Committee

"I can give that confirmation: it is six each...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 16 Jul 2015
Privileges and Conduct

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That the 2nd Report from the Select Committee (House of Lords (Expulsion and Suspension) Act 2015: changes to standing orders) (HL Paper 15) be agreed to...."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 16 Jul 2015
Privileges and Conduct

"My Lords, I beg to move the first Motion standing in my name on the Order Paper and in so doing will speak to the first and second Motions.

The two Motions before the House will implement the House’s new power to expel Members or to suspend them for any …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 16 Jul 2015
Standing Orders (Public Business)

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That the standing orders relating to public business be amended as follows:

In Standing Order 10(1), after “House of Lords Reform Act 2014” insert “or expulsion under the House of Lords (Expulsion and Suspension) Act 2015,”

After Standing Order 11 insert the following new Standing Order:

“Expulsion or suspension of …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 16 Jul 2015
Hybrid Instruments

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That Lord Crickhowell be appointed a member of the Select Committee in place of Lord Luke, retired...."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 16 Jul 2015
Human Rights

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That a Select Committee of six members be appointed to join with a Committee appointed by the Commons as the Joint Committee on Human Rights:

To consider:

(a) matters relating to human rights in the United Kingdom (but excluding consideration of individual cases);

(b) proposals for remedial orders, draft remedial …..."

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