Lord Davies of Brixton (Lab)

My Lords, I have come to listen as much as to contribute. I particularly look forward to the contributions from the next three speakers on my side of the House who, like me, will all be leaving on 8 J

Indeed, I am suggesting that we can leave it to the good judgment of not just noble Baronesses but noble Lords in this House as to what they should wear—and do not get me started on the Bishops.

My Lords and Baronesses, I want to follow up the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Bellingham. What my noble friend the Senior Deputy Speaker failed to mention was the introduction for the first time

Before the Recess we had tumble dryers, last week we had seed potatoes and this week we have batteries. I support the process. I think it is right that every Member of this House should have the right

My Lords, I very much thank the noble Lord, Lord Patel, for introducing this debate. I very much agree with the points he made and I hope the answers will be forthcoming. Clearly, I support the use of

It is a privilege to take part in this debate. I enjoyed the typically powerful speech from the noble Lord, Lord Bridges of Headley. What I think he got right was his comment that this debate is reall