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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 20 Nov 2018
Brexit: Negotiations

"My Lords, the European question has long vexed us, as a people and a country. When the wind from Europe blows through the corridors and Chambers of the Palace of Westminster, it scars our politics and sears our national conversation to a degree unmatched by any other issue. It can …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
24 Jul 2018 - House of Lords: Sittings - View Vote Context
Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 15 Crossbench No votes vs 0 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 9 Noes - 130
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 23 Jul 2018
Brexit: Preparations and Negotiations

"My Lords, in a history department somewhere within the British university system, there may well have sat this very afternoon a young man or woman sifting their way through the paper trail already laid down by Brexit. When in 10, 15 or 20 years one or other of them sets …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 05 Jul 2018
The NHS

"I add my congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Darzi, on an inspiring opening speech.

In the life of a nation, there occur a few ripe, golden days—the kind of day that you want to “bite to the core”, to borrow a line from the poet Edward Thomas. Undoubtedly, 5 …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 26 Jun 2018
NATO Summit 2018

"My Lords, I declare my interests as listed in the register.

Seventy years ago next month, in the stifling heat of a Washington summer, a group of seven western nations set about crafting a treaty which, nine months later, in April 1949, created what is possibly the most successful politico-military …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
18 Jun 2018 - European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 83 Crossbench Aye votes vs 23 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 354 Noes - 235
Division Vote (Lords)
12 Jun 2018 - International Relations - View Vote Context
Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 39 Crossbench No votes vs 8 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 128 Noes - 124
Written Question
National Security
Tuesday 22nd May 2018

Asked by: Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to incorporate the Chilcot Checklist into the Cabinet Manual.

Answered by Lord Young of Cookham

The Chilcot Checklist is a guide to aid decision-making during planning and implementation, developed by Partners Across Government. It aligns with both military values and the Civil Service Code.

We will undertake an update of the Cabinet Manual once the UK has left the EU, and will determine at that time what revisions are necessary.

Written Question
National Security Council
Thursday 10th May 2018

Asked by: Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government how the Chilcot Checklist is being applied to the policy-making and decision-taking processes of the National Security Council and its sub-committees.

Answered by Baroness Stedman-Scott - Opposition Whip (Lords)

Advice to Ministers in support of NSC discussions is built around the elements of the Chilcot Checklist, covering UK interests & objectives; analysis; outlook (including best and worst case scenarios); and the UK’s contribution (including resourcing). The recent National Security Capability Review builds on this by introducing a new National Security Fusion Doctrine. The Fusion Doctrine creates a more accountable system to support collective Cabinet decision-making, and reinforces a Chilcot-compliant approach to strategies for NSC priorities.

In order to strengthen and systemise legal work in support of NSC decision-making, NSC(O)(Legal) was established in January 2017 to provide strategic oversight of the legal advice being developed and offer general legal support to NSC and NSC(O).

Division Vote (Lords)
8 May 2018 - European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 28 Crossbench No votes vs 59 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 311 Noes - 233