This page contains the archive of news relating to individual Crossbenchers and to the Crossbenchers as a whole for the year 2006.

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Obituary of the late Lord Hussey of North Bradley.
BBC News website, 27 December 2006

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill � Second Reading. Five Crossbenchers contributed to this debate - B D�Souza, L Lloyd of Berwick, L Ramsbotham, B Stern and L Wedderburn of Charlton.
House of Lords Hansard, 19 December 2006

Slavery � Debate. Crossbench Peer B Cox sponsored this Question for Short Debate which asked Her Majesty's Government "what is their response to efforts to eradicate contemporary slavery". Fellow Crossbenchers L Alton of Liverpool, E Sandwich, L Thomas of Swynnerton and L Wedderburn of Charlton also contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 19 December 2006

Cluster Munitions (Prohibition) Bill - Second Reading. Crossbenchers L Ramsbotham and L Jay of Ewelme spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 15 December 2006

European Union (Information etc) Bill - Second Reading. Crossbenchers L Cobbold and L Monson contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 15 December 2006

Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill - Second Reading. Two Crossbenchers spoke in the debate - B Darcy de Knayth and B Finlay of Llandaff.
House of Lords Hansard, 15 December 2006

"Call for language teaching reform". Article reporting Crossbench Peer L Dearing's report for the Government on school languages.
Financial Times newspaper, 15 December 2006

Health: HIV / AIDS and Sexual Health - Debate. Crossbencher B Paisley of St George's made her maiden speech in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 14 December 2006

Immigration and Asylum - Debate. Crossbencher L Hylton sponsored this debate and was joined by fellow Crossbenchers E Listowel, L Maginnis of Drumglass, C Mar, B Richardson of Calow, E Sandwich and B Stern.
House of Lords Hansard, 14 December 2006

"Call for 'economically useful' Mandarin in state schools". Article on Crossbench Peer L Dearing's report for the Government on language teaching in schools.
The Times newspaper, 14 December 2006

Further Education and Training Bill - Second Reading. Seven Crossbenchers contributed to the debate - L Dearing, L Low of Dalston, L Moser, B Murphy, L Northbourne, L Sutherland of Houndwood and B Valentine.
House of Lords Hansard, 13 December 2006

"Pensions plan defers crucial decisions". Article which reports L Turner's reaction to Government proposals.
Financial Times newspaper, 13 December 2006

"Dearing to review language teaching in schools". Article which reports on L Dearing's language education debate.
Financial Times newspaper, 13 December 2006

Concessionary Bus Travel Bill [HL] - Second Reading. Crossbencher L Low spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 12 December 2006

Health: Clinical Decisions. Crossbench Peer B Greengross asked Her Majesty's Government "whether the indirect social costs of clinical decisions are being met by government departments other than the Department of Health".
House of Lords Hansard, 12 December 2006

Kosovo - Debate. Crossbench Peer L Hannay of Chiswick spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 11 December 2006

NHS - Debate. Five Crossbenchers spoke in this debate - L Crisp, C Mar, B Masham of Ilton, B Murphy and L Walton of Detchant.
House of Lords Hansard, 7 December 2006

Adult Social Care - Debate. Crossbench Peers B Greengross, L Low of Dalston and V Tenby contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 7 December 2006

Conservation: Historic Places of Worship - Debate. Crossbencher L Rowe-Beddoe spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 7 December 2006

Legal Services Bill [HL] - Second Reading. Crossbench Peers B Butler-Sloss and L Neill of Bladen contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 6 December 2006

Middle East and Afghanistan - Debate. Eight Crossbenchers contributed to the debate - L Craig of Radley, L Dahrendorf, L Hannay of Chiswick, L Hylton, L Luce, L Skidelsky, L Thomas of Swynnerton and L Wright of Richmond.
House of Lords Hansard, 5 December 2006

�Will dyslexia unlock secrets of creativity?� Article by Crossbench Peer B Greenfield.
The Guardian newspaper, 5 December 2006

Health: Diabetes. Crossbench Peer B Masham of Ilton contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 4 December 2006

Crossbench Peer L Alton of Liverpool sponsored a debate �to call attention to the implications of North Korea�s decision to conduct its first nuclear test�. Three other Crossbenchers contributed � B Cox, B D�Souza and L Hannay of Chiswick.
House of Lords Hansard, 30 November 2006

EU Committee Report: EU and Africa, Towards a Strategic Partnership � Motion to Take Note. Two Crossbenchers contributed to the debate � B D�Souza and L Hannay of Chiswick.
House of Lords Hansard, 30 November 2006

�Lord Ramsbotham exclusive: Justice system is absurd. Broken. Chaotic.� This article occupied the front page of the Independent newspaper and provided a lead to several other articles and interviews in that edition.
The Independent newspaper, 30 November 2006

Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [HL] � Second Reading. Three Crossbenchers contributed to the debate � B Butler-Sloss, L Kerr of Kinlochard and L Lloyd of Berwick.
House of Lords Hansard, 29 November 2006

Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee: Secondary Legislation � Motion to Take Note. Crossbench Peer and Committee Member V Colville of Culross contributed to this debate on the scrutiny of draft regulations that are subject to Parliamentary approval.
House of Lords Hansard, 29 November 2006

Mental Health Bill [HL] � Second Reading. Eight Crossbench Peers contributed to the debate � L Adebowale, B Howarth of Breckland, B Meacher, B Murphy, L Ouseley, L Patel, L Patel of Bradford and L Rix.
House of Lords Hansard, 28 November 2006

Article reporting comments relating to the Mental Health Bill by Crossbench Peers B Meacher and B Murphy.
BBC News website, 28 November 2006

Debate on The Queen's Speech (Industry, Economic and Consumer Affairs). Two Crossbenchers delivered Maiden Speeches [�(M)�]. Crossbench Peers L Bilimoria (M), L Currie of Marylebone, L Moser, L Rowe-Beddoe (M) and B Valentine, spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 27 November 2006

�A peace deal for the whole of the Middle East�. Article by Crossbench Peer L Skidelsky.
The Independent newspaper, 24 November 2006

Debate on The Queen's Speech (Home, Legal and Constitutional Affairs). Two Crossbenchers delivered Maiden Speeches [�(M)�]. L Cobbold, L Craig of Radley, L Dear (M), L Hastings of Scarisbrick, B Howe of Idlicote, L Laird, L Lloyd of Berwick, L Luce (M), L Ramsbotham, L Thomas of Swynnerton and L Williamson of Horton contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 23 November 2006

Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Bill � Second Reading. Crossbench Peers V Brookeborough, L Kilclooney, L Laird and L Trimble contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 22 November 2006

Debate on The Queen's Speech (Social Affairs, Education and Health). A number of Crossbenchers delivered Maiden Speeches ["(M)"]. Crossbench Peers B Butler-Sloss (M), L Cameron of Dillington, B Finlay of Llandaff, B Greengross, L Harries of Pentregarth, E Listowel, L Low (M), B Meacher (M), L Morrow (M) and L Northbourne contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 21 November 2006

Debate on The Queen's Speech (Foreign and European Affairs, International Development and Defence). A number of Crossbenchers delivered Maiden Speeches ["(M)"]. Crossbench Peers L Alton of Liverpool, L Bramall, L Browne of Belmont (M), L Dahrendorf, L Guthrie of Craigiebank, L Hylton, L Inge, L Jay of Ewelme (M), L Maginnis of Drumglass, L Owen, L Patel of Bradford (M) and L St John of Bletso contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 20 November 2006

�Bosses worth millions�. Letter to the Editor by Crossbench Peer L Turnbull.
The Sunday Times newspaper, 19 November 2006

�Angry students demand value for fee money�. This article quotes Crossbench Peer B Deech.
The Observer newspaper, 19 November 2006

�Premium pay plan to solve science teaching crisis�. Article which reports comments by Crossbench Peer and Science Committee Chairman L Broers following publication of a report into science teaching in schools.
The Sunday Times newspaper, 5 November 2006

NHS: Finance � Unstarred Question. Crossbencher B Murphy contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 3 November 2006

NHS: Community Hospitals and Maternity Units � Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peers B Murphy, B Emerton, B Finlay of Llandaff and B Masham of Ilton contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 30 October 2006

Young Offenders: Speech and Language Therapy � Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peer L Ramsbotham sponsored this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 27 October 2006

EU Scrutiny (EU Committee Report) � Debate. Crossbencher L Hannay of Chiswick contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 27 October 2006

�An intriguing take on the US empire�. Letter to the Editor from Crossbench Peer L Wright of Richmond.
Financial Times newspaper, 25 October 2006

�Let children blow their own trumpets�. Article by Crossbench Peer B Warnock on music teaching in schools.
The Observer newspaper, 22 October 2006

Article which reports comments by Crossbencher L Boyce concerning the post-invasion situation in Iraq.
The Sunday Times newspaper, 22 October 2006

�Chief of the screen police�. Crossbencher B Greenfield is interviewed about her parliamentary work relating to the All Party Group on Scientific Research in Learning and Education, which she founded.
The Times newspaper, 21 October 2006

Zimbabwe � Unstarred Question. Crossbenchers B D�Souza, E Sandwich and L St John of Bletso contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 19 October 2006

Defence Industrial Strategy � Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peer L Levene of Portsoken contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 17 October 2006

�Enlightened discourse should not be silenced by social taboos: free and open debate is a key principle of liberty.� Article by Crossbench Peer L Dahrendorf.
The Scotsman newspaper, 16 October 2006

�Secret courts are an affront to our liberty�. Article by L Woolf, former Lord Chief Justice of England & Wales.
The Mail on Sunday newspaper, 15 October 2006

�Finding some peace on the front line of faith�. Interview with Crossbench Peer B Cox.
The Times newspaper, 14 October 2006

Water Management: S&T; Report � Debate. Crossbenchers L Broers, L Crisp (Maiden Speech) and L Oxburgh contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 13 October 2006

Afghanistan � Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peers B D�Souza, L Hannay of Chiswick, E Sandwich and L Dahrendorf contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 10 October 2006

�Drinking affects our children�. Interview with Crossbench Peer L Adebowale.
The Times newspaper, 10 October 2006

Women's Hour series on Women in Public Life (Listen Again section): Interview with Crossbench Peer B Fritchie.
BBC Radio 4 website, 23 July 2006

Autism � Unstarred Question. Crossbencher L Maginnis of Drumglass contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 20 July 2006

Extraordinary Rendition � Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peers B D�Souza, C Mar, Ly Saltoun of Abernethy and E Sandwich contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 18 July 2006

Northern Ireland: Integrated Schools � Unstarred Question. Crossbencher L Hylton contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 17 July 2006

Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill. Crossbenchers B Darcy de Knayth, B Greengross and B Darcy de Knayth contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 14 July 2006

Climate Change - Debate. Crossbench Peers L Oxburgh, L Rees of Ludlow, L Tanlaw and L Turner of Ecchinswell contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 14 July 2006

Paediatric Medicines - Unstarred Question. Crossbenchers B Howarth of Breckland and B Finlay of Llandaff contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 3 July 2006

International Development (Reporting and Transparency) Bill - Second Reading. Crossbenchers L Hannay of Chiswick and E Sandwich contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 29 June 2006

Criminal Justice: Women � Debate. Crossbenchers L Ramsbotham, B Stern and B Howe of Idlicote contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 29 June 2006

Armed Forces � Debate. Crossbench Peers L Inge, L Levene of Portsoken, L Craig of Radley, L Boyce, L Owen, V Brookeborough, L Ramsbotham and L Bramall contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 29 June 2006

Disasters: Prevention and Recovery. Crossbencher B Howe of Idlicote contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 28 June 2006

Children's Homes - Unstarred Question. Crossbenchers E Listowel and L Ramsbotham contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 26 June 2006

Nepal - Unstarred Question. Crossbenchers E Sandwich, B D'Souza and L Bramall contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 22 June 2006

Child Welfare Services � Debate. Crossbench Peers Ly Saltoun of Abernethy, E Listowel and B Howe of Idlicote contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 22 June 2006

Work/Life Balance � Debate. Crossbencher B Howe of Idlicote contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 22 June 2006

Education and Inspections Bill - Second Reading. Crossbenchers L Rix, E Listowel, L Dearing, L Skidelsky, B Howarth of Breckland, L Alton of Liverpool, B Howe of Idlicote and L Sutherland of Houndwood contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 21 June 2006

Africa: Corruption - Unstarred Question. Crossbencher L St John of Bletso contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 19 June 2006

Government: Independent Statistics - Debate. Crossbench Peer L Moser sponsored the debate, which asked HM Government "whether the proposals in the Treasury's consultation document, Independence for Statistics, are intended to ensure independence in all government departments, and not only in the Office for National Statistics." He was joined by fellow Crossbenchers L Best and L Turnbull.
House of Lords Hansard, 15 June 2006

POWER Inquiry � Debate. Crossbenchers L Trimble and B D'Souza contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 15 June 2006

Intelligence and Security Services - Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peer V Brookeborough contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 14 June 2006

Armed Forces Bill - Second Reading. Crossbenchers L Bramall, L Ramsbotham, L Guthrie of Craigiebank, L Vincent of Coleshill, L Inge, L Craig of Radley, L Boyce and V Slim contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 14 June 2006

Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill - Second Reading. Crossbench Peers L Lloyd of Berwick, L Haskins contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 13 June 2006

Mental Health Wards - Unstarred Question. Crossbenchers B Murphy and L Ramsbotham contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 12 June 2006

Home Office - Debate Crossbench Peers L Ramsbotham and B Stern contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 8 June 2006

London: Financial Centre � Debate. Crossbenchers B Valentine, L Levene of Portsoken and L Marshall of Knightsbridge contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 8 June 2006

Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill - Second Reading. Crossbenchers L Maginnis of Drumglass, L Trimble (M), L Laird and L Kilclooney contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 7 June 2006

Nuclear Proliferation - Unstarred Question. Crossbenchers L Hannay of Chiswick and L St John of Bletso contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 6 June 2006

Schools: History Teaching - Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peer L Dearing contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 5 June 2006

Police and Justice Bill - Second Reading. Crossbenchers L Lloyd of Berwick, L Ramsbotham, B Stern and V Tenby contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 5 June 2006

Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill - Second Reading. L Tanlaw
House of Lords Hansard, 25 May 2006

Energy: Gas Prices � Debate. L Owen
House of Lords Hansard, 25 May 2006

Fishing and Logging Policies - Unstarred Question. E Sandwich and L Palmer contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 24 May 2006

Stroke Victims Treatment - Unstarred Question. B Murphy
House of Lords Hansard, 23 May 2006

Social Cohesion - Unstarred Question. B D'Souza
House of Lords Hansard, 22 May 2006

Joint Committee on Conventions � Motion. V Bledisloe
House of Lords Hansard, 22 May 2006

Churches and Cities � Debate. B Richardson of Calow, L Ramsbotham, B Finlay of Llandaff, L Dearing and L Joffe contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 19 May 2006

EU: Effective Regulation � Debate. E Erroll
House of Lords Hansard, 18 May 2006

Agriculture � Debate. E Erroll and C Mar contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 18 May 2006

EU Constitutional Treaty � Debate. L Hannay of Chiswick contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 18 May 2006

Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill - Second Reading. This Private Members Bill was sponsored by Crossbench Peer L Joffe. The following Crossbenchers also contributed to the second reading debate: B Finlay of Llandaff, B Chapman, B Murphy, L Tombs, L Ballyedmond, V Craigavon, B Warnock, L Nickson, L Wilson of Dinton, L Carey of Clifton, B Greengross, L Kerr of Kinlochard, B Richardson of Calow, B Howe of Idlicote, L Habgood, B Masham of Ilton, L Neill of Bladen, V Tenby, L Moser, E Sandwich, L Alton of Liverpool, L Hylton, L Maginnis of Drumglass, L Lewis of Newnham, L Guthrie of Craigiebank and L May of Oxford.
House of Lords Hansard, 12 May 2006

Economic Migration and Illegal Migrants � Debate. L Wright of Richmond, B D'Souza, E Sandwich, E Listowel and L Best contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 11 May 2006

Medical Research � Debate. B Fritchie, L Ramsbotham and B Murphy contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 11 May 2006

Arts � Debate. B Warnock, B Young of Hornsey and L Ramsbotham contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 11 May 2006

Police Reorganisation - Unstarred Question. V Tenby contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 10 May 2006

"How will we nurture minds of the future?" - Article by Crossbencher B Greenfield in which she asks readers to get in touch with her about their own experiences and observations following on from her Science & Technology in Education debate on 20 April 2006.
Times Educational Supplement, 5 May 2006

Parkinson's Disease - Unstarred Question. B Finlay of Llandaff contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 4 May 2006

Pensions � Debate. L Turnbull, L Hastings of Scarisbrick, B Greengross, B Howe of Idlicote, L Turner of Ecchinswell contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 4 May 2006

Latin America � Debate. Crossbench Peer V Montgomery of Alamein sponsored this debate and was joined by fellow Crossbenchers V Waverley and L Thomas of Swynnerton.
House of Lords Hansard, 4 May 2006

Northern Ireland Bill. L Laird, V Brookeborough and L Kilclooney contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 2 May 2006

Speakership � Motion. V Bledisloe, Ly Saltoun of Abernethy, L Marsh, V Tenby and L Rees-Mogg contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 2 May 2006

Universities: Research and Development � Debate. L Rees of Ludlow (Maiden Speech), L Patel, B O'Neill of Bengarve, L Hannay of Chiswick, L Broers and L Dearing contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 27 April 2006

Energy Efficiency (S&T; Report) � Motion. L Patel, L Lewis of Newnham and L Broers contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 27 April 2006

Joint Committee on Conventions � Motion. L Williamson of Horton, V Bledisloe, Ly Saltoun of Abernethy, L Bridges contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 25 April 2006

Bananas - Unstarred Question. Crossbencher V Montgomery of Alamein sponsored this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 24 April 2006

�New technology may be changing the human brain.� � Article discussing the strengths of the House of Lords following on from B Greenfield�s 20 April 2006 debate on Science & Technology in Education.
The Guardian, Monday 24 April 2006

�Spare the 'chemical cosh.'� � Article reporting on B Greenfield�s 20 April 2006 debate on Science & Technology in Education.
Daily Telegraph, 21 April 2006

Education: Science and Technology - Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peer B Greenfield asked HM Government "what account they are taking of the impact of fast-moving advances in science and technology on how young people think and learn in planning future education policy." This debate on the floor of the House, which was widely reported in the media, followed up issues raised in previous written questions. Crossbenchers B Warnock, L St John of Bletso and L Dearing also contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 20 April 2006

�Lords debate Ritalin use.� � BBC Radio 4 Today Programme interview with B Greenfield on the morning of her Lords debate on Science & Technology in Education. This link leads to further BBC report on the debate.
BBC website, 20 April 2006

Electricity Supply � Debate. Crossbencher L Tombs, L St John of Bletso contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 20 April 2006

Her Majesty the Queen's 80th Birthday � Motion. Convenor of the Crossbench Peers L Williamson of Horton spoke in support of the Motion.
House of Lords Hansard, 20 April 2006

Deepcut Barracks - Unstarred Question. Crossbencher V Slim contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 19 April 2006

�80pc give personal details to bogus street researchers� � Article reporting a speech by Crossbench Peer E Erroll.
Daily Telegraph, 19 April 2006

�Hamas Action� � Letter to the Editor of The Times by Crossbench Peer L Wright of Richmond.
The Times, 11 April 2006

�Additives and our daily bread� � letter to the Editor of The Times by Crossbench Peer E Baldwin of Bewdley.
The Times, 10 April 2006

Water Supplies � Debate. Crossbench Peer L St John of Bletso spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 30 March 2006

Rural Payments Agency - Debate. Crossbench Peers C Mar and Erroll contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 30 March 2006

�Compulsory ID cards nearer after compromise by Lords� � article which reported a compromise amendment by Crossbench Peer L Armstrong of Ilminster, which broke the deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament.
Daily Telegraph, 30 March 2006

Violent Crime Reduction Bill - Second Reading. Crossbench Peer E Erroll contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 29 March 2006

�Locked in Conflict� � article reporting a perspective on the Mental Health Bill by Crossbench Peer L Adebowale.
The Guardian, 29 March 2006

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill - Second Reading. Crossbench Peers L Rix, L Laming and L Northbourne contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 28 March 2006

Congo - Unstarred Question. Crossbencher L Alton of Liverpool contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 27 March 2006

Obituary of the late Lord Ackner.
The Independent, 25 March 2006

Lighter Evenings Experiment Bill - Second Reading. Crossbench Peers L Tanlaw, V Montgomery of Alamein, L Monson and B Greengross contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 24 March 2006

Obituary of the late Lord Ackner
The Guardian, 24 March 2006

Red Squirrels � Debate. Crossbench Peers Ly Saltoun of Abernethy and L Chorley contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 23 March 2006

Christianity and Islam � Debate. Crossbench Peers L Hannay of Chiswick, L Bramall and L Hylton contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 23 March 2006

Government of Wales - Second Reading. Crossbenchers L Elystan-Morgan and B Finlay of Llandaff contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 22 March 2006

Childcare Bill - Second Reading. Crossbench Peers L Rix, B Howarth of Breckland, B Howe of Idlicote and E Listowel contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 21 March 2006

Small and Medium-sized Businesses � Debate. Crossbench Peer L Cobbold contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 16 March 2006

Women � Debate. Crossbench Peer B Greengross contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 16 March 2006

Uganda - Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peers B D'Souza, B Cox, E Sandwich and L St John of Bletso contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 15 March 2006

Botswana - Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peer L St John of Bletso contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 13 March 2006

NHS �Debate. Crossbenchers B Murphy, B Masham of Ilton, B Emerton and B Greengross all contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 9 March 2006

Voluntary Sector � Debate. Crossbench Peers E Sandwich, B Emerton, B Greengross, V Montgomery of Alamein, L Best, L Ramsbotham and L Sutherland of Houndwood all contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 9 March 2006

Secure Training Centres - Unstarred Question. Crossbenchers L Ramsbotham, E Listowel and B Stern all contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 8 March 2006

Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Regulations 2006 - Motion for an Humble Address. Crossbench Peers C Mar, L Hylton and B Howarth of Breckland contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 7 March 2006

Police (Northern Ireland) Bill - Second Reading. Crossbench Peers L Laird and L Rogan contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 3 March 2006

Constitutional Reform Bill - Second Reading. Crossbenchers L Armstrong of Ilminster, and B Prashar contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 3 March 2006

Debate - Drug Classification. Crossbench Peers L Cobbold, B Murphy and E Erroll contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 2 March 2006

Debate � Police. Crossbench Peers V Tenby, L Imbert, E Rosslyn and V Bledisloe contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, 2 March 2006

Health Bill � Second Reading. Crossbench Peers B Howarth of Breckland, B Masham of Ilton, L Monson, B Murphy, L Palmer, L Skidelsky and L Walton of Detchant contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 1 March 2006

Energy Policy: Nuclear Power � Debate. Crossbench Peers L Chorley, L Flowers and L Tombs contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 16 February 2006

Army: Advice of Attorney-General � Debate. Crossbench Peer L Bramall contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 16 February 2006

Work and Families Bill � Second Reading. Crossbench Peers B Howe of Idlicote, E Listowel and L Northbourne contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 14 February 2006

Electoral Administration Bill � Second Reading. Crossbench Peer L Rix spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 13 February 2006

Parliament (Participation of Members of the House of Commons) Bill [HL] � Second Reading. Crossbench Peers V Bledisloe and L Laird spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 10 February 2006

Freedom of Speech � Debate. Crossbench Peers B D'Souza and L Monson spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 9 February 2006

Iran � Debate. Crossbench Peer L Hannay of Chiswick spoke during the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 9 February 2006

Charitable Remainder Trusts � Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peers L Best, L May of Oxford and L Neill of Bladen contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 7 February 2006

National Lottery Bill � Second Reading. Crossbench Peers B Finlay of Llandaff and B Valentine contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 6 February 2006

Gulf War Illnesses. L Craig of Radley rose to ask Her Majesty�s Government "what steps they have taken in response to the Independent Public Inquiry on Gulf War Illness (the Lloyd Inquiry) and the Pensions Appeal Tribunal decision of 31 October." L Lloyd of Berwick and B Murphy contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 2 February 2006

British Identity and Citizenship � Debate. Crossbench Peers L Carey of Clifton and B Young of Hornsey contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 2 February 2006

Rural Economy � Debate. Crossbench Peers L Cameron of Dillington and L Chorley contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 2 February 2006

Central European Time � Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peer V Montgomery of Alamein rose to ask Her Majesty�s Government "when they will consider adopting Central European Time." Fellow Crossbencher L St John of Bletso also contributed to the debate that followed.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 26 January 2006

G8: Development Aid - Debate. Crossbench Peer E Sandwich contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 26 January 2006

Palestine � Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peers L Hylton and L Wright of Richmond spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 23 January 2006

Influenza Pandemic (Lords Science & Technology Committee Report) - Motion to Take Note. Crossbench Peer and Committee Chairman L Broers sponsored the Motion and was joined by Crossbench Peers B Masham of Ilton and L Patel in the debate that followed.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 20 January 2006

Firearms � Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peer L Ramsbotham spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 19 January 2006

Reserve Armed Forces � Motion. Crossbench Peer L Inge contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 19 January 2006

Education � Motion. Crossbench Peers L Dearing and L Sutheland spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 19 January 2006

Council Housing � Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peer L Best spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 17 January 2006

Rail Travel � Unstarred Question. Crossbench Peer B Greengross contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 16 January 2006

National Offender Management Service � Motion. Crossbench Peers L Birt, B Howe, E Listowel, L Ramsbotham and B Stern spoke in the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 12 January 2006

Royal Mail � Motion. Crossbench Peers L Cameron of Dillington and L Dearing contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 12 January 2006

London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Bill. Crossbench Peer B Valentine contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 11 January 2006

Company Law Reform Bill [HL] � Second Reading. Crossbench Peers V Bledisloe and B Murphy contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 11 January 2006