"(Urgent Question): To ask the Prime Minister to make a statement on the findings of the inquiry into the National Security Council leak...." Lord Watson of Wyre Forest - View Speech
"The primary duty of any Government is to keep our country safe and secure. On that we all agree. This leak from the National Security Council is a fundamental breach of that duty. Let us be clear here: the Prime Minister believes that her former Defence Secretary leaked information from …..." Lord Watson of Wyre Forest - View Speech
"On a point of order, Mr Speaker. In his answer to me earlier, the Secretary of State said that the matter of investigating a criminal act is one for the police, not for Ministers. Can you assist me as to what remedy there is if I think he may have …..." Lord Watson of Wyre Forest - View Speech
"This has been a very passionately argued debate. At my count, 59 Members gave speeches, and they were not holding back. The scene was set by the hon. Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope), who said that the Prime Minister must accept the verdict of the House last night. The …..." Lord Watson of Wyre Forest - View Speech
"I welcome you back, Mr Speaker, and give a very warm welcome to the new ministerial team. I congratulate them all on their appointments. We look forward to a positive working relationship with them, holding them to account and making a difference where we can.
"What departmental responsibilities does the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster have, and how is he carrying them out?..." Lord Watson of Wyre Forest - View Speech
"There is much concern about the Government’s new proposals for public appointments in that they might decrease social mobility. Sir David Normington has gone so far as to say:
“Grimstone’s proposals would enable ministers to set their own rules; override those rules whenever they want; appoint their own selection panels; …..." Lord Watson of Wyre Forest - View Speech