British-American Parliamentary Group 13th December 2021 In a surprise development I have been asked to fill a vacancy that occurred on the Executive Committee of the BAPG. Apparently I was the unanimous choice. I... Westminster News
Select Committee Work 20th November 2021 Most of my work as a member of the House of Lords has taken place in committee. The Lords has an impressive collection of Select Committees that carry out... Westminster News
Back to Westminster 8th November 2021 When MPs and Peers returned to Westminster at the end of Parliament's summer recess there was a feeling that things were getting back to normal. Just to be able... Westminster News
My vote for the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill 2nd February 2017 I have received a large amount of correspondence from constituents enquiring as to why I did not vote on the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill... Westminster News
Parliament Week 24th October 2012 Parliament Week will take place for the second year running between the 19 and 25 November Westminster News
Diamond Jubilee stained-glass window unveiled 20th March 2012 A large stained-glass window has been unveiled in the Palace of Westminster to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. Westminster News
Sir Alan signs Citizens Advice Bureau Pledge 14th November 2011 On Wednesday 9 November, Sir Alan pledged his support for the future of funding for the Citizens Advice service at a event held at Parliament to re-launch the... Westminster News
Parliament Week 26th October 2011 Parliament Week is a new national initiative, supported by the House of Commons and the House of Lords, which aims to raise awareness of Parliament and... Westminster News