"My Lords, although it is important for the Government to take action against those who break the rules and the law, high streets in this country are virtually crippled as a result of taxation, including the business rates that are applied to them. What will the Government do to lift …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor of Bolton, and her committee for this report, and I declare my calendrical interest as set out in the register. Some of this report is welcome, though I regret that the committee was unable to also examine the admissions system, which …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and we will resume after 10 minutes...." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome the Government’s continuation with the initiatives taken by the previous Government to develop much greater online activity and contact between patients and their GPs, but how do we deal with people who are particularly vulnerable, particularly the elderly—those who do not have direct access to online …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech