"My Lords, unlike the extraordinary accusations made by the spokesman for the Conservative Party just now, I congratulate the Government on the carefully thought-out and nuanced position they have taken on the military conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. I thank my noble friend and his senior colleagues for …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech
"My Lords, I want to pick up what the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, said about use of the Commons Terrace. I have been a Member of this House for very many years and occasionally have used the Commons Terrace. About a year ago I had one of my grandsons here …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech
"My Lords, I support what the noble Lord, Lord Russell, said on this amendment. He made many important points in moving it. I particularly identify with the points he made about lifelong learning and education being not just for children, but for all of us. Whatever our age, we should …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech
"My Lords, the Statement makes reference to the importance of a two-state solution if we are to get security for both Palestinians and Israelis. In the light of that, what action—that means more than condemnation; it really does mean action—are the Government taking, given the decision by the Israeli Government …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare an interest as the chair of the trust of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. I have another interest in that I am the grandmother of preterm twins born at 29 weeks’ gestation. They are an example of the success of the NHS in providing …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech