"On an important point at this juncture and before he goes any further, will the Minister give an assurance that, when that report is produced, its recommendations will not be implemented in any form until there is an affirmative vote on those recommendations in both Houses of Parliament?..." Lord Willis of Knaresborough - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what they estimate will be the cost of a general election held under the alternative vote system...." Lord Willis of Knaresborough - View Speech
"I am grateful to my noble friend for that interesting Answer. There is undoubtedly a polarised debate about the future of our voting system. However, does my noble friend agree that it behoves politicians in both Houses of Parliament, particularly Ministers, when making statements to base them on facts and …..." Lord Willis of Knaresborough - View Speech
"Does my noble friend agree that this is a highly important issue and social mobility is something which nobody on any side of this House or in another place has solved for a great number of years? It behoves us to find practical solutions to the issues rather than simply …..." Lord Willis of Knaresborough - View Speech
"My Lords, it is with a sense of pride and a little humility that I rise to speak in your Lordships' House for the first time. I must confess to a little trepidation at having to follow the noble Lord, Lord Pannick. I hope that it will not be necessary, …..." Lord Willis of Knaresborough - View Speech