Baroness Brady (Con)

My Lords and—why not, on today of all days?—my Ladies, I start by offering my congratulations to the noble Baronesses on their most excellent maiden speeches. I reassure them that we have all breathed

My Lords, I refer the House to my register of interests, in particular my position as vice-chair of West Ham United, who play in the Premier League. One of the privileges of speaking in this House is

My Lords, I rise to speak to a number of amendments in my name in this group, but first I lend my support to the amendment tabled by my noble friend Lord Parkinson, which would allow the parties to co

My Lords, I offer support for the broad approach of the noble Lords led by the noble Lord, Lord Birt, who have tabled the amendments in this group. I do not agree with every element of the proposed ne

My Lords, let me make one final point to the noble Lord, Lord Bassam—

My Lords, I refer the House to my interests, as declared in the register. I support my noble friend’s amendments, which would remove parachute payments from the backstop. I hope it will assist the Hou