Lord Lexden and his colleagues on the Lords Constitution Committee back Parliament’s role in decisions to use the armed forces 24th July 2013 In a report published on July 24 the Committee strongly endorsed the well- established convention under which the House of Commons is given the opportunity to... Recent News
Lord Lexden presses for the release of secret files on the Profumo Affair 18th July 2013 At question time in the Lords on July 18 he made the case for opening files relating to the Denning report on the Profumo scandal fifty years ago. Recent News
Lord Lexden takes part in the "Peers to Schools" programme 17th July 2013 On July 17 Alistair Lexden addressed a group of around 150 sixth-formers at the Colchester Royal Grammar School which is in Lexden, his birthplace. He spoke... Recent News
Lord Lexden receives another independent education honour 10th July 2013 In early July he became President of the Council for Independent Education which represents the interests of independent sixth- form colleges. Recent News
Lord Lexden deplores the Northern Ireland Executive’s rejection of the new libel law 30th June 2013 A debate on this very serious matter took place in the Lords' Grand Committee on June 27, opened by Alistair Lexden. Recent News
Lord Lexden condemns homophobic bullying in schools 20th June 2013 On June 20 a debate took place in the Lords on bullying in schools, Alistair Lexden thanked the government for its initiatives to help tackle homophobic... Recent News
Lord Lexden applauds the Prime Minister’s decision to hold the G8 Summit in Northern Ireland 18th June 2013 In a debate in the Lords on June 13, he said that the decision underlined the Prime Minister’s personal commitment to the Union between Northern Ireland and... Recent News
Lord Lexden draws attention to an underused part of the honours system 6th June 2013 At question time in the Lords on June 6 he suggested that more people should be appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour which currently has 24... Recent News
Lord Lexden calls on the Church of England to condemn the criminalisation of homosexuality in Commonwealth countries 4th June 2013 In a debate in the Lords on June 4 he referred to the great influence which it has in Commonwealth countries. Recent News
