Sporting Events Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord Mann and Lord Foster of Bath

2nd reading
Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Lords Chamber

[Lord Mann (Lab)]

My Lords, having sat through the entire legislative process, minute by minute, of the Olympic Bill, along with the noble Lord, Lord Foster of Bath—there were not many of us there—I am slightly perplexed. I recall what we had to pass, which was certainly not easily transferable. Whether it was done by primary or secondary legislation, it was, frankly, tedious.

[Lord Foster of Bath (LD)]

I am grateful to the noble Lord for giving way, but I remind him that, during that long deliberation, I moved an amendment that changed the Title of the Bill to the Olympic and Paralympic Bill.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Mann and Lord Foster of Bath

Monday 17th September 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Foster]

I look forward to visiting my hon. Friend’s fabulous constituency when an opportunity arises, and I thank him for his kind remarks.

[John Mann (Bassetlaw) (Lab)]

13. What assessment he has made of the effect of the introduction of the community infrastructure levy.

Public Confidence in the Media and Police

Debate between Lord Mann and Lord Foster of Bath

Wednesday 20th July 2011 Commons Chamber

[John Mann (Bassetlaw) (Lab)]

Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?

[Mr Foster]

I will in a minute.

We join both major political parties in saying that it is vital to acknowledge that there are some very good police officers and journalists, sadly including many who have lost their jobs because of what happened at News International.