To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the prospects for United Kingdom tourism in 2013...." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech
"I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and, in doing so, declare an interest as the chairman of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions...." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech
"I know that my noble friend is very conscious of tourism’s importance, but are the Government? On 31 December, the Prime Minister sent a three-page letter to all parliamentarians on the Olympics legacy. Unbelievably, there was not one word on tourism. Is my noble friend aware that tourism created one-third …..." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their latest estimate of the cost of their plans to reform the House of Lords...." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for his good wishes. My finest birthday present would have been for him to announce that the Government’s proposals were to be withdrawn because they are nearly friendless and wholly unnecessary.
"My Lords, there is clearly much to welcome in this Statement, particularly the greater co-operation with Russia. I have two questions of detail. First, on the drive for greater efficiency within NATO, the cutting of a number of command posts and the reduction of a number of agencies, is there …..." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech
"My Lords, first, I should like to ask my noble friend whether we can have a major debate on this review in this House. Clearly, 20 minutes following a Statement on a matter of this importance is unsatisfactory. I am sure that the House would welcome a full debate. The …..." Lord Lee of Trafford - View Speech