"My Lords, will the Minister advise the House of the extent to which the National Transitional Council in Libya is influenced by tribalism? To what extent will that impact on the negotiations in respect of Northern Ireland?..." Lord Davies of Coity - View Speech
"My Lords, it was not my intention to participate in this debate. However, as a result of listening to the comments of many noble Lords, I am driven to say a few things. Recently we had riots on the streets of Britain, and as a result there has been a …..." Lord Davies of Coity - View Speech
"With the extinction of the Welsh dragon, is it not more appropriate to say that the dragon that was slain by St George is also extinct?..." Lord Davies of Coity - View Speech
"My Lords, as the Bill is supported by the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, I feel obliged to declare an interest as a past general-secretary of the union. As a Christian, I believe that Remembrance Sunday should have the same recognition as Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. If …..." Lord Davies of Coity - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in support of this Bill. I also express my sincere congratulations to my noble friend Lord Glasman on his maiden speech, which was full of passion and humility. I agree with the way in which the noble Lord, Lord Sharkey, …..." Lord Davies of Coity - View Speech
"My Lords, in answer to an earlier question the Minister said that we are all responsible. Is that not a case of the Government again passing the buck?..." Lord Davies of Coity - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer. Is he aware that each year more than 8,000 people in the United Kingdom learn that they have kidney cancer? That is approximately 22 people a day. Is he aware, too, that some of the treatment options contained in the UK …..." Lord Davies of Coity - View Speech