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Lord Howard of Rising (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 September 2026

Debate

Retirement and Participation Committee Report

Contribution

Or would they like to limit the number of Cross-Benchers, or former trade union officials? The idea that, under the cloak of claiming that the House is too large, a Government, of whatever political persuasion, can play fast and loose with Members of the second Chamber is truly shocking. I leave your Lordships with one thought. On 5 January 2026, an amendment on the Chagos Islands was tabled and moved successfully by the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Craig of Radley. He was 96.

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