"Is it not true that online trading is going to grow notwithstanding what might happen in the high streets? Is it not also true that while online trading is welcomed by many people, there are also drawbacks, not the least of these being growth in traffic—white vans are everywhere now—that …..." Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe - View Speech
"With respect, can the noble Baroness answer the question from the noble Baroness, Lady Burt of Solihull, about the Government’s views on night schools and night classes? Do they support them and, if so, will they encourage them?..." Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe - View Speech
"My Lords, while we welcome the reduction in the amount of alcohol being sold in certain areas, is it not true that growth is taking place in other areas? In particular, the drinks industry is trying to get its brands into the heads of young people. Is the Minister content …..." Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe - View Speech
"Can the noble Lord tell the House how many additional flights from Heathrow to China have been introduced since this Government came to power?..." Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe - View Speech
"My Lords, is the Leader of the House aware that some Members of this Chamber believe that the present composition is unsustainable and needs reform? Is he also aware that it is my birthday today too?..." Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare an interest as a supporter of the Campaign for a Democratic Upper House, and as a long-standing member of the Labour Party—a party which, within its DNA, has sought to reform the House of Lords and to move towards an elected second Chamber in this country. …..." Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe - View Speech