Bishop of Guildford: Appointment

Lord West of Spithead Excerpts

Thursday 3rd July 2014 Lords Chamber

[Lord Gardiner of Kimble]

I am a great believer that if one does not want too much change, one should have some change.

[Lord West of Spithead (Lab)]

My Lords, the House is not sitting tomorrow. There was mention of Her Majesty. Tomorrow, Her Majesty is naming the first fleet carrier to have been built since the Second World War. It is the work of 10,000 men and women around our country—a masterpiece of engineering. Would the Minister like to acknowledge and welcome this marvellous event tomorrow?

[Lord Gardiner of Kimble]

My Lords, the whole nation is extremely fortunate to have a head of state who works so hard on our behalf.