Lord Sheikh asked Her Majesty’s Government: What efficiency savings are generated each year within the Environment Agency’s flood management programme; whether these are sufficient to
My Lords, I declare an interest: I am the chairman and chief executive of an insurance broking and financial advisory organisation. In principle I support the Bill, in regard to both the changes to
Lord Sheikh asked Her Majesty’s Government: What representations they are making to petrol companies in the light of allegations in recent press reports that some of their staff in the United
My Lords, I declare an interest as the chairman and chief executive of an insurance broking and financial services organisation. The Government currently provide compensation for British nationals
Lord Sheikh asked Her Majesty’s Government: How much was spent on flood management and defence in 1997 and 2006; and how much capital was invested in preventive measures in those years. The
My Lords, this Government have the reputation of sometimes passing Bills and enacting further legislation as an answer to situations. There appears to be a desire to legislate in order to give the
My Lords, serious questions need to be raised concerning the contents of the Bill. My main concerns centre on the crucial issues of housing, planning, waste and the role of the Greater London
My Lords, historically, the people of Britain were protected not by a written human rights Bill but by ancient statutes such as the Magna Carta, the 1689 Bill of Rights and the principle of habeas
My Lords, in preparing for this debate I was reminded of the old adage, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it”. There is nothing wrong with the present composition of this House
Lord Sheikh asked Her Majesty’s Government: How many hospitals are being cleaned to the National Health Service specification for cleanliness published in December 2004. The Minister of State,