To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will confirm whether those non-British European Union nationals employed in the agriculture, caring and hospitality sectors will be given the right to remain in the United Kingdom following Brexit...." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech
"Is it not time, though, that the Government dropped this ridiculous pretence that there is a trade-off here? The reality is that significant sectors of our economy, such as caring, hospitality and areas of agriculture, would virtually collapse if non-British nationals did not remain and work here. There is massive …..." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the effect of current visa restrictions on visitors from China to the United Kingdom for tourism and commerce...." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech
"My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I declare an interest as chairman of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions...." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech
"The reality is that between 2004 and 2011, while the United States saw a growth in Chinese visitors of over 400%, we managed just over 50%. Overall, the United Kingdom’s share of Chinese tourism has declined by one-third during the past 10 years.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to offer St Paul’s Cathedral any assistance in maintaining the right of access and passage to the cathedral...." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech
"My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I declare an interest as chairman of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, of which St Paul’s is a member...." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech
"I am grateful to my noble friend for that reply, but there is a clear difference between a normal protest and a permanent encampment. For some years we have had the national embarrassment, which still continues, of the permanent encampment in Parliament Square. Now we have a situation where one …..." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech