My Lords, does the Minister agree that, while there are many criticisms of the Government contained in the Chilcot report, we should remember that Mr Blair and his colleagues were not actuated by ignoble motives but were, rather, seeking to sustain the national interest? I say that as one who...

My Lords, does the Minister agree that, while there are many criticisms of the Government contained in the Chilcot report, we should remember that Mr Blair and his colleagues were not actuated by ignoble motives but were, rather, seeking to sustain the national interest? I say that as one who...

May I remind the Secretary of State that I was one of those who voted against war in Iraq? Indeed, I drafted a motion with the aim of securing a full inquiry. Unlike the Liberal Democratic party, Lord Smith and I were responsible for drafting the anti-war motion which Mr....

May I remind the Secretary of State that I was one of those who voted against war in Iraq? Indeed, I drafted a motion with the aim of securing a full inquiry. Unlike the Liberal Democratic party, Lord Smith and I were responsible for drafting the anti-war motion which Mr....

Supplementary on circumstances surrounding letter from Mrs Elizabeth Wilmshurst and the Attorney Generals change of opinion on the legality of military action in Iraq.

Supplementary on circumstances surrounding letter from Mrs Elizabeth Wilmshurst and the Attorney Generals change of opinion on the legality of military action in Iraq.

Supplementary business question on having a debate on Iraq on a substantive motion.

Supplementary business question on having a debate on Iraq on a substantive motion.