Written Question
Tuesday 13th December 2022
Asked by:
Lord Shipley (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government in what county or region was the primary residence of individuals recommended for a Life Peerage by the Prime Minister in each year since 2019.
Answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe
- Shadow Minister (Treasury)
The Government does not hold residency information for those nominated to the House of Lords. That is a matter for each individual.
The Prime Minister is responsible for peerage nominations and will take a range of factors into consideration when making recommendations to the Sovereign.
Written Question
Tuesday 13th December 2022
Asked by:
Lord Shipley (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the geographical distribution by region or nation of members of the House of Lords.
Answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe
- Shadow Minister (Treasury)
The Government does not hold residency information for those nominated to the House of Lords. That is a matter for each individual.
The Prime Minister is responsible for peerage nominations and will take a range of factors into consideration when making recommendations to the Sovereign.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 10 Oct 2022
Economy: The Growth Plan 2022
"My Lords, two crucial matters relating to growth were missing in the Minister’s introductory speech. I was surprised, because she said we must get the economy growing again—I think the whole House would agree with that sentiment—but there was absolutely no admission of, first, the impact of Brexit, which, as …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 06 Apr 2022
Elections Bill
"My Lords, my name is attached to this amendment, together with those of the noble Baronesses, Lady Hayman and Lady Bennett, and the noble Lord, Lord Kerslake, and I fully support it. I note the comments of the noble Lord, Lord Collins, many of which I agree with, and there …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 06 Apr 2022
Elections Bill
"My Lords, I shall make a brief comment in support of Amendment 44. In Committee I proposed an amendment to give those liable to pay council tax the right to vote in local elections. The Government said no, but I still believe that to be right in principle. I see …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 21 Mar 2022
Elections Bill
"My Lords, I would like to comment on Amendments 88 and 89 because for me—and I have read quite a lot of the background—I fear they represent solutions in search of a very significant problem.
Amendment 88 requires the production of a birth certificate or a passport to secure nomination …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 23 Feb 2022
Elections Bill
"My Lords, this has been a compelling Second Reading. I too extend a very warm welcome to the House to the noble Lord, Lord Moore, and congratulate him on his maiden speech.
Like many, I find this a worrying Bill. Some things in it are helpful and important, but it …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Grand Committee - Tue 08 Feb 2022
Representation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
"My Lords, this proposal to extend the rules governing late proxy vote applications as a consequence of coronavirus medical advice, including self-isolation, is appropriate and, as the Minister has just said, prudent. The consultation on the measures with the Parliamentary Parties Panel elicited no comments and the Electoral Commission seems …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 03 Nov 2021
Budget Statement
"My Lords, I pay tribute to the valedictory speech by my fellow Novocastrian the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Newcastle. I express my thanks to her for her hard work both in this House and in her diocese, and for her work in addressing issues of inequality and disadvantage …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 11 Oct 2021
Health and Social Care Levy Bill
"My Lords, I remind the House that I am a vice-president of the Local Government Association. Like others, I was very surprised by the speed with which the Bill passed through the House of Commons. I was even more surprised by the lack of challenge to it. As we have …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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