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Debate on select committee report on Wednesday, 20 May 2009, in the House of Lords, led by Lord Brabazon of Tara.

Privileges Committee: First Report

Lords debate on motion to agree the first report from the Privileges Select Committee (HL 87 2008-09). Agreed to on question. (Debated with Lords motion to agree the second report from the Privileges Select Committee (HL 88 2008-09)).

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Type
Parliamentary proceeding
Reference
710 c1394-418 
Session
2008-09
Department
Chairman of Committees (HL)
Committee for Privileges (HL)
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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Privileges Committee: Second Report
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Proceeding contributions
Lord Brabazon of Tara | 710 c1394-8 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, the House is being invited this afternoon to agree two reports from the Committee for Priv...
Lord Brabazon of Tara | 710 c1394 (Link to this contribution) That the 1st Report from the Select Committee (HL Paper 87) be agreed to.
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Baroness Mallalieu | 710 c1409-10 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, perhaps I may detain the House briefly with a matter that has already been raised by the n...
Lord Lloyd of Berwick | 710 c1408-9 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, near the start of what will be a long debate, I shall, if I may, say a very few words abou...
Lord Lester of Herne Hill | 710 c1410-2 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, the advice of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, is of great constituti...
Lord Strathclyde | 710 c1402-4 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, clearly, this is an extremely difficult day for this House. The allegations made against f...
Baroness Royall of Blaisdon | 710 c1398-402 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, we are today at a dark moment for our Parliament and our democracy. The standing of Parlia...
Baroness D'Souza | 710 c1407-8 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, we live in a world of euphemisms—extraordinary rendition, collateral damage and quantitati...
Lord McNally | 710 c1404-7 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I echo the tribute that the noble Lord, Lord Strathclyde, has paid to the Lord President. ...
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath | 710 c1415 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, the will of the House indicates that we hear from the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay....
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass | 710 c1416 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I apologise if my very brief point appears to be a diversion. We are all grateful to the L...
Lord Mackay of Clashfern | 710 c1415-6 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I participated in this business with a heavy heart, as many noble Lords have expressed tod...
Lord Mackay of Clashfern | 710 c1416 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, needless to say he had a better reason.
Baroness Scotland of Asthal | 710 c1416 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, as I have now been mentioned in despatches so often, it is only right that I should make c...
Lord Brabazon of Tara | 710 c1417-8 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, we have had some impressive speeches today. I have certainly enjoyed the debate. As a non-...
Baroness Scotland of Asthal | 710 c1417 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, let me make plain what my position is as Attorney. I was invited to assist the committee i...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton | 710 c1412-3 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I shall talk briefly on this issue; I do not think this is an appropriate occasion for a l...
Lord Goldsmith | 710 c1415 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I do not want to prolong the legal debate. However, I would like to make one point about t...
Lord Morris of Aberavon | 710 c1414 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I thank the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay, and the noble and learned Baroness the At...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton | 710 c1413-4 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, to quote my successor, accountancy was never my strong point. Tragically, everyone is nodd...
Lord Goldsmith | 710 c1415 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I want to say one other thing about this. I reached the conclusion, for the reasons that h...
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Disciplinary proceedings Codes of practice Conduct Attorney General House of Lords Legislation Misconduct Powers Payments Peers Lobbying The Sunday Times Peers' interests Truscott, Lord Taylor of Blackburn, Lord Moonie, Lord Snape, Lord Peers' suspension
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