"My Lords, I rise to speak for no more than 90 seconds in support of the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan.
When we in this House voted through Clause 246 last week, we had failed to consider an important logical effect. In voting to decriminalise abortion by the …..." Lord Biggar - View Speech
"My Lords, the treaty that the Bill before us would ratify vaunts its righting of the historic wrong done to the Chagossians, while doing little for them. It signals its virtue, without much exercising it. That has been made plain several times over the past few hours, so I will …..." Lord Biggar - View Speech
"My Lords, we face a tragic dilemma. On the one hand, advocates for the disabled and several royal colleges voice persistent concerns about the risks of abuse that the Bill’s legalisation of assisted suicide would create. On the other hand, as we have heard, are dreadful cases of individuals suffering …..." Lord Biggar - View Speech
"My Lords, I begin with the customary round of thanks, which I give with my whole heart. Black Rod, the doorkeepers and all the administrative and service staff I have encountered in this House have been extraordinarily helpful and patient. Mr Thomas there just brought me a glass of water …..." Lord Biggar - View Speech