"I want to ask a question about timing. I have read that, somehow, in the calculation of time allocated for Committee, it is expected that we would have one and a half times the number of Committee hours on a Bill than the other place. My understanding when I was …..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare an interest: I chair a seafront development and regeneration board on behalf of Brighton & Hove City Council.
I am delighted to speak in this debate for a number of reasons. First, I enjoy a discussion about local government almost as much as I enjoy watching …..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"My Lords, does the Minister agree that it is far better to get the structures of local government right and produce good-quality public services than it is to become overly obsessed with the cancellation of elections? Obviously, cancelling elections is never highly desirable, but all Governments have had to do …..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a shame that the Opposition are sniping away at something that they first supported when they were in government. They proposed a regulator to ensure that the game became more sustainable, that owners were genuinely fit for purpose and that clubs thrived at the centre of …..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"It is certainly clear that she used that test continuously as part of her career, actually. While I am on my feet, I wonder whether the noble Baroness thought of reviewing the Mental Capacity Act while she was Secretary of State for Health. Was that something she considered then? That …..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome the progress that is being made. However, given the steep rise in online hate directed at footballers, referees and fans—with reports of online abuse to the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out doubling this season—what additional action are the Government proposing to take to ensure that football …..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what progress has been made by law enforcement agencies in pursuing perpetrators of online hate and racism since the Online Safety Act 2023 came into force...." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"My Lords, the decision by Merck is disappointing, but I am encouraged by what the Minister said about the way in which the Government are approaching this. Is it not the case that the botched Brexit deal and the failure by the previous Government to raise levels of investment have …..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"My Lords, I very much welcome the Minister’s reply, and perhaps I should declare my interest as the only known member of the Brighton & Hove Albion (Lords) Supporters’ Club. Given the Euros success of the Lionesses this summer, the upcoming expanded Women’s Super League and the growth of the …..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government whether they will set out a timetable for the implementation of the various parts of the Football Governance Act 2025...." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech