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
Review of Important Lords' Powers 14th January 2016 The House of Lords examines very large numbers of statutory instruments (known collectively as secondary legislation) which follow the passage of Acts of... Speeches
Commonwealth countries and homosexuality - Renewed call for decriminalisation 17th December 2015 In most countries of the Commonwealth homosexuality is a criminal offence. Alistair Lexden has campaigned for an end to this appalling abuse of human rights... Speeches
The Government and History 11th December 2015 Since 1908 governments of all political persuasions have commissioned official histories of individual ministries and departments, the conduct of wars and other... Speeches
The Lexden Bill gets its second reading 23rd November 2015 The Private Member’s Bill which Alistair Lexden introduced in the Lords in early June was given its Second Reading on November 20. Recent NewsSpeeches