This page contains Hansard and media coverage for the Crossbench group until October 2012. It has now been archived.

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Question for Short Debate - Education: Conservatories. Independent Crossbenchers L Low of Dalston, L Aberdare and L Rowe-Beddoe spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 10 October 2012

Question for Short Debate - Britain's Industrial Base. Independent Crossbenchers L Hennessy of Nympsfield and L Bilimoria spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 9 October 2012

Second Reading - Defamation Bill. Independent Crossbenchers V Coleville, B O'Neill of Bengarve, Lord Lloyd of Berwick and Lord Bew spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 9 October 2012

Question for Short Debate - NHS: Mental Health Services. Independent Crossbenchers B Meacher, B Young of Hornsey and B Emerton spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 8 October 2012

Second Reading - Electoral Registration and Administration Bill. Independent Crossbencher B O'Loan spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 24 July 2012

Question for Short Debate - British Council: Funding. Independent Crossbenchers B Grey-Thompson and L Jay of Ewelme spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 19 July 2012

Question for Short Debate - NHS: Specialised Services. Independent Crossbenchers B Hollins, B Masham of Illton, L Walton of Detchant and E Listowel spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 18 July 2012

Question for Short Debate - Alcohol Strategy: Role of Drinks Industry. Independent Crossbencher B Coussins sponsored this debate. She was joined by L Bilimoria and B Finlay of Llandaff.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 10 July 2012

Question for Short Debate - Arts and Culture. Independent Crossbencher E Clancarty sponsored this debate. He was joined by L Hall of Birkenhead, L Aberdare and B Young of Hornsey.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 9 July 2012

Question for Short Debate - Global Fund: AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Independent Crossbenchers B Hayman, B Masham of Illton, E Sandwich and L May of Oxford spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 4 July 2012

Question for Short Debate - West Bank. Independent Crossbencher L Wright of Richmond spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 3 July 2012

Second Reading - Smoke-free Private Vehicles Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbenchers B Masham of Illton and L Crisp spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 29 June 2012

Question for Short Debate - Dementia. Independent Crossbencher B Greengross spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 28 June 2012

Question for Short Debate - Regeneration. Independent Crossbencher L Mawson sponsored this debate. He was joined by B Howe of Idlicote.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 27 June 2012

Second Reading - Justice and Security Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbenchers L Butler of Brockwell, L Pannick, B O'Loan and B Manningham-Buller spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 19 June 2012

Question for Short Debate - Access to Work Support Service. Independent Crossbencher B Meacher spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 18 June 2012

Second Reading - Civil Aviation Bill. Independent Crossbencher C of Mar spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 13 June 2012

Second Reading - Local Government Finance Bill. Independent Crossbenchers E Lytton, L Best and L Wigley spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 12 June 2012

Second Reading - Financial Services Bill. Independent Crossbenchers L O'Donnell, L Bilimoria, L Mawson and B Valentine spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 11 June 2012

Question for Short Debate - Historical Manuscripts Commission. Independent Crossbenchers B Young of Hornsey, E Sandwich and L Bew spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 29 May 2012

Question for Short Debate - NATO. Independent Crossbencher L Harries of Pentregarth spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 29 May 2012

Question for Short Debate - Faith Communities. Independent Crossbencher L Sacks sponsored this debate. He was joined by Independent Crossbenchers L Alton of Liverpool, B Flather, L Woolf, L Mawson, L Bilimoria, B Neuberger and L Singh of Wimbledon.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 29 May 2012

Second Reading - Crime and Courts Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbenchers B Butler-Sloss, L Lloyd of Berwick, L Ramsbotham, L Condon, B Neuberger, B Prashar, E Listowel, L Woolf, L Dear and L Elystan-Morgan spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 28 May 2012

Second Reading - European Union (Approval of Treaty Amendment Decision) Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbenchers L Williamson of Horton and L Hannay of Chiswick spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 23 May 2012

Second Reading - Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbenchers E Sandwich and L Palmer spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 22 May 2012

Debate - Queen's Speech (6th Day). Independent Crossbenchers L Cameron of Dillington, L Stirrup, L Craig of Radley, E Sandwich, L Williamson of Horton, L Jay of Ewelme, L Alton of Liverpool, L Williams of Baglan, L Hylton, B Cox and L Hannay of Chiswick spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 17 May 2012

Debate - Queen's Speech (5th Day). Independent Crossbenchers L Bilimoria, E Lytton, L Low of Dalston, L Skidelsky, L Broers and L Rowe-Beddoe spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 16 May 2012

Debate - Queen's Speech (4th Day). Independent Crossbenchers L Ramsbotham, E Listowel, L Adebowale, B Howe of Idlicote, B Young of Hornsey, B Hollins, B Meacher, L Dear and B Finlay of Llandaff spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 15 May 2012

Debate - Queen's Speech (3rd Day). Independent Crossbenchers B Hayman, L Elystan-Morgan, L Lloyd of Berwick, B Boothroyd, L Armstrong of Illminster, L Thomas of Swynnerton, L Kakkar, L Bichard and L Pannick spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 14 May 2012

Debate - Queen's Speech (2nd Day). Independent Crossbenchers L Laming, L Luce, B O'Neill of Bengarve, L Owen and B O'Loan spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 10 May 2012

Sunday Trading (London Olympic and Paralympic Games) Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbenchers B Deech and B Grey-Thompson spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 24 April 2012

Question for Short Debate - Armed Forces: Personnel. Independent Crossbenchers L Ramsbotham and L Craig of Radley spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 23 April 2012

Question for Short Debate - Housing: Flats. Independent Crossbenchers B Greengross and L Best spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 23 April 2012

Question for Short Debate - Health: Pancreatic Cancer. Independent Crossbencher L Aberdare sponsored this debate. He was joined by B Morgan of Drefelin, L St John of Bletso, L Kakkar, L Patel and B Finlay of Llandaff.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 23 April 2012

Question for Short Debate - Terezin Declaration: Holocaust Era Assets. Independent Crossbencher B Deech sponsored this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 26 March 2012

Question for Short Debate - International Development: Sanitation and Water. Independent Crossbencher L Cameron of Dillington spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 19 March 2012

Question for Short Debate � Roads: Motorists and Cyclists. Independent Crossbenchers V Craigavon, L Scott of Foscote and E of Clancarty spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 7 March 2012

Question for Short Debate � Assisted Dying. Independent Crossbenchers B Hollins, B Emerton, L Butler of Brockwell, B Hayman, B Howe of Idlicote, L Harries of Pentregarth, V Craigavon, L Pannick and B Finlay of Llandaff spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 13 February 2012

Question for Short Debate � Olympic Games 2012: Match Fixing and Suspicious Betting. Independent Crossbenchers L Condon and B Grey-Thompson spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 9 February 2012

Question for Short Debate � Gaza. Independent Crossbenchers L Bew, L Hylton and L Pannick spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 8 February 2012

Question for Short Debate � EU: Trade Agreement on Banana Imports. Independent Crossbenchers L Palmer, V Montgomery of Alamein and E Sandwich spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 7 February 2012

Question for Short Debate � People Trafficking. Independent Crossbencher L Eames sponsored this debate. He was joined by Independent Crossbenchers B Butler-Sloss, L Bew and E Sandwich.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 2 February 2012

Question for Short Debate � Health: Stroke Care. Independent Crossbencher B Masham of Illton spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 30 January 2012

Second Reading � Public Services (Social Value) Bill. Independent Crossbencher L Mawson spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 27 January 2012

Second Reading � Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) Bill. Independent Crossbencher L Laming moved that the Bill be read a second time. He was joined by fellow Crossbenchers B Butler-Sloss, L Elystan-Morgan and B Howe of Idlicote.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 27 January 2012

Question for Short Debate � Design Education and Growth. Independent Crossbencher L Bichard spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 24 January 2012

Question for Short Debate �Aviation: UK Civil Aviation. Independent Crossbencher L Empey spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 23 January 2012

Question for Short Debate � Independent Monitoring Commission for Northern Ireland. Independent Crossbenchers L Browne of Belmont, B O�Loan and L Bew spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 18 January 2012

Question for Short Debate � Freedom of Information Act 2000. Independent Crossbnecher L Hennessy of Nympsfield sponsored this debate. He was joined by fellow Crossbenchers V Colville of Culross, L Armstrong of Ilminister, L Wilson of Tillyorn, L Bew, L Turnbull and L Wright of Richmond.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 17 January 2012

Question for Short Debate � Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Independent Crossbencher B Stern spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 16 January 2012

Question for Short Debate �EU: Healthcare. L Kakkar sponsored this debate. He was joined in the debate by B Masham of Ilton, L Patel, Walton of Detchant, L Crisp and B Greengross.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 11 January 2012

Question for Short Debate � EUC Report: Money Laundering. Independent Crossbencher L Hannay of Chiswick spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 19 December 2011

Second Reading � Transport for London Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbencher B Grey-Thompson moved that the Bill be read a second time.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 13 December 2011

Question for Short Debate � Citizen�s Advice Bureaux. Independent Crossbencher B Howe of Idlicote contributed to the debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 8 December 2011

Question for Short Debate - Teaching School-Age Sport. Independent Crossbencher B Grey-Thompson spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 7 December 2011

Question for Short Debate - Digital Technology. Independent Crossbencher B Greenfield sponsored this debate. She was joined by Independent Crossbencher L St John of Blesto.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 5 December 2011

Debate - HIV and AIDS in the UK. Independent Crossbenchers B Masham of Ilton and L May of Oxford spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 1 December 2011

Debate - International Development. Independent Crossbencher E Sandwich sponsored this debate. He was joined by Independent Crossbenchers L Harries of Pentregarth, L Singh of Wimbledon, L Craigavon and L Hannay of Chiswick.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 1 December 2011

Debate - Nursing. Independent Crossbencher B Emerton sponsored this debate. She was joined by Independent Crossbenchers B Masham of Ilton and L Patel.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 1 December 2011

Question for Short Debate - Prevent Strategy. Independent Crossbenchers B Prashar, L Hameed and B Flather spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 30 November 2011

Second Reading - Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbencher L Stevenson of Coddenham moved that the Bill be read a second time. He was joined in this debate by Crossbencher B Masham of Illton.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 25 November 2011

Second Reading - Human Trafficking (Further Provisions and Support for Victims) Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbenchers B Butler-Sloss, B Young of Hornsey and L Bew spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 25 November 2011

Second Reading - European Union (Economic Implications) Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbenchers L Bilimoria and L Kakkar spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 25 November 2011

Second Reading - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill. Independent Crossbenchers B Grey-Thompson, L Pannick, B Howe of Idlicote, L Woolf, L Ramsbotham, L Martin of Springburn, L Elystan-Morgan, B O'Loan, E of Listowel, B Stern, L Alton of Liverpool, L Rix and L Lloyd of Berwick spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 21 November 2011

Question for Short Debate - Sovereign Credit Ratings: EUC Report. Independent Crossbencher L Kerr of Kinlochard spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 15 November 2011

Question for Short Debate - Energy: Wind Farms. Independent Crossbencher L Rowe-Beddoe spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 9 November 2011

Second Reading - Protection of Freedoms Bill. Independent Crossbenchers L Bew, B O�Neil of Bengarve, L Dear, L Armstrong of Ilminster, B O�Loan and B Grey-Thompson spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 8 November 2011

Question for Short Debate - Children: Secure Children�s Homes. Independent Crossbencher B Howe of Idlicote spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 7 November 2011

Debate - Creative Industries. Independent Crossbenchers L Bilimoria, V Colville of Culross, L Rowe-Beddoe, L Bichard and E of Clancarty spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 3 November 2011

Debate - EU: Financial Stability and Economic Growth. Independent Crossbenchers L Bilimoria and L Hannay of Chiswick spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 3 November 2011

Question for Short Debate - Middle East: Water. Independent Crossbencher B Deech spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 27 October 2011

Debate - Schools: History. Independent Crossbenchers L Bew and L Thomas of Swynnerton spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 20 October 2011

Question for Short Debate - Northern Ireland: Economy. Independent Crossbenchers L Bew and L Kilclooney spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 19 October 2011

Question for Short Debate - India. Independent Crossbencher L Bilimoria spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 18 October 2011

Debate, Universities - Impact of Government Policy. Independent Crossbenchers L Bilimoria, L Krebs, L Moser, B Coussins and L Bew spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 13 October 2011

Question for Short Debate - Aviation. Independent Crossbencher E of Stair spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 13 October 2011

Second Reading - Health and Social Care Bill. Independent Crossbenchers L Hennessy of Nympsfield, B Finlay of Llandaff and L Patel spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 12 October 2011

Second Reading - Health and Social Care Bill. Independent Crossbenchers L Birt, L Kakkar, L Rix, B O�Loan, L Low of Dalston, B Masham of Ilton, B Murphy, B Emerton, E of Sandwich, L Williamson of Horton, C of Mar, B Hollins, B O'Neill of Bengarve, L Walton of Detchant, L Ramsbotham, B Meacher, L Adebowale, L Crisp, E of Clancarty, E of Listowel, L Jay of Ewelme, and L Mawson spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 11 October 2011

Debate - Health: Non-Communicable Diseases. Independent Crossbencher L Crisp sponsored this debate. He was joined by fellow Crossbenchers B Masham of Ilton, L Kakkar, and B Murphy.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 6 October 2011

Debate - Building Stability Overseas Strategy. Independent Crossbencher L Hylton spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 6 October 2011

Question for Short Debate - Social Enterprise. Independent Crossbencher L Mawson spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 6 October 2011

Second Reading - Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill. Independent Crossbenchers L Bew, B Stern, L Pannick, L Hennessy of Nympsfield and L Lloyd of Berwick spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 5 October 2011

Second Reading - Sovereign Grant Bill. Independent Crossbenchers L Turnbull, L Fellowes, L Janvrin and L Luce spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 3 October 2011

Second Reading - London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Amendment) Bill. Independent Crossbenchers B Grey-Thompson and L Patten spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 3 October 2011

� 'False balance' in BBC science coverage�. Interview with Independent Crossbencher L May of Oxford.
BBC Radio 4 Today Programme, Thursday 21 July 2011

�Baroness D�Souza elected as Lord Speaker�. Report on the election of Independent Crossbencher B D�Souza.
BBC News website, Monday 18 July 2011

�Nuala O'Loan calls for new probe into clerical abuse�. Report on calls by Independent Crossbencher B O�Loan.
BBC News website, Sunday 17 July 2011

�UK 'still shockable' by scandal�. Interview with Independent Crossbenchers L Hennessy and B O�Neill of Bengarve
BBC Radio 4 Today Programme, Saturday 16 July 2011

Second Reading � Coinage (Measurement) Bill. Independent Crossbencher B Grey-Thompson contributed to this debate. House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 12 July 2011

Second Reading � Police (Detention and Bail) Bill. Independent Crossbencher L Pannick spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 12 July 2011

�Ex-FCO chief criticises Gaddafi strategy�. Interview with Independent Crossbencher L Jay of Ewelme.
Politics.co.uk website, Thursday 7 July 2011

Second Reading � Armed Forces Bill. Independent Crossbenchers L Stirrup, L Craig of Radley, L Bilimoria, L Kakkar, L Boyce, L Dannatt and V Slim contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 6 July 2011

Question for Short Debate � Corporate Governance and Accountability. Independent Crossbencher B Young of Hornsey spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 5 July 2011

�The EU risks falling behind the green century�. Article by Independent Crossbencher L Stern.
The Financial Times newspaper, Monday 4 July 2011

Second Reading � Parliament Square (Management) Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbencher L Ramsbotham contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 1 July 2011

Second Reading � Devolution (Time) Bill [HL]. Independent Crossbencher L Tanlaw introduced this Bill.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 1 July 2011

Question for Short Debate � Female Genital Mutilation. Independent Crossbencher B Stern spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 30 June 2011

Lord Laming to take office as Convenor of the Independent Crossbench Peers in September 2011. The Independent Crossbench Peers have elected Lord Laming to succeed Rt Hon the Baroness D�Souza when the House of Lords sits in September.
Announcement from the Independent Crossbench Convenor Election Supervisors, Wednesday 29 June 2011

Motion to Take Note � House of Lords: Working Practices. Independent Crossbenchers B D�Souza, B Prashar, B Murphy, B Howe of Idlicote, L Butler of Brockwell, Ly Saltoun of Abernethy, L Martin of Springburn, B O�Loan, L Laming and L Bichard contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 27 June 2011

�Lord Bew: Sats 'an unfair snapshot of schools.' � Interview with Independent Crossbencher L Bew, who led a review into Sats.
BBC Radio 4 Today Programme, Thursday 23 June 2011

Motion to Take Note � House of Lords: Reform (2nd Day). Independent Crossbenchers L Armstrong of Ilminster, L Eames, L Williamson of Horton, L Cobbold, B Howe of Idlicote, L Butler of Brockwell, L Lloyd of Berwick, L Scott of Foscote, B Valentine and L Kakkar contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 22 June 2011

Motion to Take Note � House of Lords: Reform (1st Day). Independent Crossbenchers B D�Souza, B Boothroyd, L Hennessy of Nympsfield, L Luce, L Bilimoria, L Low of Dalston, L Craig of Radley, B Finlay of Llandaff and Ly Saltoun of Abernethy spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 21 June 2011

�Home care elderly 'not protected' says commission.� Interview with Independent Crossbencher B Greengross, who is a member of the Equality and Human Rights Commission which has conducted a major inquiry into home care for elderly people.
BBC News website, Monday 20 June 2011

Second Reading � Education Bill. Independent Crossbenchers L Northbourne, L Quirk, L Sutherland of Houndwood, L Low of Dalston, B Howe of Idlicote, L Ramsbotham, B Coussins, B Grey-Thompson, B Flather and L Bichard spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 14 June 2011

Question for Short Debate � Research: Science and Technology Committee Report. Independent Crossbencher L Sutherland of Houndwood sponsored this debate. He was joined by fellow Crossbenchers L Oxburgh, L Krebs and L Rees of Ludlow.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 8 June 2011

Second Reading � Localism Bill. Independent Crossbenchers L Best, L Adebowale, L Cameron of Dillington, B Valentine, L Ouseley, E Lytton, B Greengross, L Mawson and L Walpole contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 7 June 2011

Question for Short Deabte � Women: Special Operations Executive. Independent Crossbenchers L Bew and V Slim spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 6 June 2011

Debate � Civil Legal Aid. Independent Crossbenchers E Listowel and L Crisp spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 19 May 2011

Debate � European Convention on Human Rights. Independent Crossbenchers L Pannick, L Ramsbotham and L Scott of Foscote contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 19 May 2011

Question for Short Debate � Air Passenger Duty and Developing Economies. Independent Crossbench Peer L Palmer contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 18 May

Second Reading � Wreck Removal Convention Bill. Independent Crossbencher L Greenway spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 13 May 2011

Second Reading � Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Bill. Independent Crossbencher L Scott of Foscote contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Friday 13 May 2011

Debate � Agriculture: Global Food Security. Independent Crossbencher E Sandwich contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 12 May 2011

Debate � Disabled People. Independent Crossbencher L Low of Dalston sponsored this debate. He was joined by fellow Crossbenchers B Campbell of Surbiton, L Rix, B Grey-Thompson and B Masham of Ilton.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 5 May 2011

Debate � Chechnya and the North Caucasus. Independent Crossbencher V Waverley contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 5 May 2011

'Helping more disabled people get into politics. A new scheme aims to encourage more disabled people into politics and develop a cross-party network of ambassadors'. Article includes an interview with Independent Crossbencher B Campbell of Surbiton.
The Guardian newspaper, Wednesday 4 May 2011

Question for Short Debate � Middle East Peace Process. Independent Crossbenchers L Weidenfeld, L Hannay of Chiswick, E Sandwich, L Pannick and L Sacks spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 4 May 2011

Debate � Government Departments: Soft Power. Independent Crossbenchers L Hall of Birkenhead and L Hannay of Chiswick contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 28 April 2011

Debate � Poverty in the Developing World. Independent Crossbenchers E Sandwich and B Flather contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 28 April 2011

Second Reading � Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill. Independent Crossbenchers L Blair of Boughton, L Elystan-Morgan, L Condon, B Meacher, L Imbert, L Ramsbotham, L Dear, B D�Souza, B Coussins, B Stern, B Finlay of Llandaff and L Stevens of Kirkwhelpington all spoke in this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 27 April 2011

Question for Short Debate � Health: Obesity: Independent Crossbencher L Patel contributed to this debate
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 5 April 2011

Question for Short Debate � UN: International Year of Youth: Independent Crossbencher B Prashar contributed to this debate
House of Lords Hansard, Monday 5 April 2011

Question for Short Debate � Motorways: Independent Crossbencher L Dear contributed to this debate
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 30 March 2011

Question for Short Debate � Health: Neuromuscular Services: Independent Crossbencher L Luce contributed to this debate
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 30 March 2011

Question for Short Debate � Youth Crime and Anti-social Behaviour: Independent Crossbenchers L Imbert and L Ramsbotham contributed to this debate
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 30 March 2011

Question for Short Debate � Agriculture: Regulation: Independent Crossbenchers L Cameron of Dillington and E Sandwich contributed to this debate
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 29 March 2011

Motion to Take Note � Adapting to Climate Change: EU Agriculture and Forestry (EUC Report): Independent Crossbencher L Cameron of Dillington contributed to this debate
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 24 March 2011

Debate � Economy: Government Policies: Independent Crossbencher B Valentine contributed to this debate
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 24 March 2011

Debate � Financial Crime: Legislation: Independent Crossbencher L Hannay of Chiswick contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 17 March 2011

Debate � Child Intervention: Early Years: Independent Crossbenchers L Northbourne, B Warnock, B Howe of Idlicote, L Ramsbotham and E Listowel contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 17 March 2011

Second Reading � European Union Bill: Independent Crossbenchers L Hannay of Chiswick, L Kerr of Kinlochard, L Kakkar and L Williamson of Horton contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 22 March 2011

Debate � British Overseas Territories: Independent Crossbenchers L Luce and V Montgomery of Alamein contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 10 March 2011

Debate � Zimbabwe: Independent Crossbenchers B Boothroyd, L Dannatt, E Sandwich, L Crisp and L St John of Bletso contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 10 March 2011

Question for Short Debate � Visas: Points-based System: Independent Crossbencher E Clancarty tabled this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 10 March 2011

Question for Short Debate � Drug Use and Possession: Royal Commission: Independent Crossbencher B Meacher contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Wednesday 9 March 2011

Motion to Approve � Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force Sections 1 to 9) Order 2011: Independent Crossbenchers L Lloyd of Berwick, B Afshar, L Bew and B O�Loan contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 8 March 2011

Debate � International Women�s Day: Independent Crossbenchers B Campbell of Surbiton, B Grey-Thompson, B Cox, B Howe of Idlicote, L Patel, B Coussins and B Afshar contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 3 March 2011

Debate � Forestry Commission: Independent Crossbenchers L May of Oxford and L Cameron of Dillington contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 3 March 2011

Question for Short Debate � Clothing Industry: Ethical and Sustainable Fashion: Independent Crossbencher B Young of Hornsey tabled this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Thursday 3 March 2011

Second Reading � Fixed-term Parliaments Bill: Independent Crossbenchers L Hennessy of Nympsfield, L Armstrong of Ilminster and L Elystan-Morgan contributed to this debate.
House of Lords Hansard, Tuesday 1 March 2011

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