Speech in Grand Committee - Tue 29 Oct 2013 Arab Spring
"My Lords, first, I join other noble Lords in thanking the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Wakefield for bringing forward such an important issue for debate, and as all the contributions have shown, once again we have had what I would describe as a thoughtful and constructive discourse. Perhaps …..." Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - View Speech
"My Lords, first, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Harrison, on securing this most informative and interesting debate. As has been seen in the contributions of all noble Lords, it has been one of great reflection, certainly for me. Standing at the Dispatch Box, I feel that I am in …..." Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - View Speech
"Perhaps I may clarify matters. The noble Countess is quite correct. This is Report and we should be addressing the amendment. I would ask my noble friend to make his point when we reach the relevant amendment...." Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - View Speech
"My Lords, first, I thank my noble friend for securing this debate. Like other noble Lords who have participated in it, I, too, acknowledge his great commitment in furthering understanding of, and tackling and highlighting, some of the issues faced by the Traveller community in particular. I also thank other …..." Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - View Speech
"Perhaps I may assure my noble friend and other noble Lords that I shall write in that regard after the debate...." Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome this Bill and there is a sound premise in what I say. It has noble intent; it seeks to simplify a very complex system; it seeks to decrease bureaucracy in the assessment of benefits, which has gone on for far too long; it increases transparency; but …..." Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - View Speech