Polish A-level secured 26th April 2016 On January 18, Alistair Lexden asked the government whether it intended to ensure that Polish would continue to be available as an A-level subject. Speeches
A question of terminology 21st April 2016 On April 21 the Committee stage of the Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan Bill) took place in the Lords. Alistair Lexden supported an... Speeches
Greater political stability in Northern Ireland 13th April 2016 On 12 April the Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Bill had its Second Reading in the Lords. The Bill contains important provisions... Speeches
Bishop George Bell - Justice denied 15th March 2016 At the end of January (see below) Alistair Lexden raised the serious case of Bishop George Bell in the Lords. One of the most distinguished and admired bishops... Speeches
Somme Commentary 15th March 2016 This year marks the centenary of the Battle of Somme in which so many soldiers died or sustained grave injuries. The Battle began on 1 July 1916 and finally... Speeches
The Lords abandons vellum 27th February 2016 Controversy arose recently when the House of Lords announced that the centuries-old practice of printing Acts of Parliament on vellum would cease. Speeches
Milk in schools 12th February 2016 At question time in the Lords on February 11, Alistair Lexden suggested that “perhaps the time has come to consider reintroducing compulsory milk in our schools... Speeches
In Defence of a Great Bishop 29th January 2016 George Bell (1883-1958), Bishop of Chichester, was one of the most important and influential figures in the Anglican Church in the 20th century. He repeatedly... Speeches
Britain and Poland 19th January 2016 Members of the House of Lords reflected on our country’s close relations with Poland, particularly during the Second World War, in the course of oral questions... Speeches
