Peer Article Archive
Benefits assessments for autistics create 'tension and anxiety'
Baroness Browning argues that withdrawing benefits from autism sufferers, who may struggle to attend a face-to-face assessment, is "unjust."
Thursday 10th March 2011
Brits retiring abroad 'get a raw deal'
Lord Shipley criticises the government's "discriminatory policy" of freezing the level of state pensions paid to Britons who emigrate upon retirement.
Wednesday 9th March 2011
Volunteers 'are the big society'
Baroness Gardner of Parkes highlights the involvement of more than 200,000 volunteers in contributing to Britain in Bloom.
Wednesday 9th March 2011
Combating child trafficking
Child trafficking is a "horrific issue" which needs to be addressed, says Baroness Doocey.
Monday 7th March 2011
Dog Control Bill promotes 'greater owner responsibility'
Lord Redesdale outlines the proposals included in the Dog Control Bill, as it reaches committee stage in the House of Lords.
Friday 4th March 2011
Rules on voting 'disenfranchising' expats
The number of British citizens living abroad who are registered to vote has plummeted, says Viscount Astor.
Wednesday 2nd March 2011
TB on the increase amongst the homeless
Ahead of her oral question, Baroness Sharples stresses the need to tackle the rise in tuberculosis amongst the homeless.
Tuesday 1st March 2011
'I'm stunned, and I used to be a banker!'
We'd better try to prevent future financial crises, says Baroness Kramer, because we're unlikely to be able to cure another.
Monday 28th February 2011
Giving women a voice
100 'Godmothers' met at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to demand adequate funding for the new agency, UN Women, writes Baroness Kramer.
Thursday 17th February 2011
France and Britain should 'work together'
Lord Anderson of Swansea asks whether the government has any proposals to build on the recent treaties with France on bilateral co-operation by exploring initiatives for diplomatic and foreign policy co-operation.
Wednesday 16th February 2011
Cut in overseas students will 'damage universities'
The government's proposals to restrict overseas students will have a damaging impact on our universities, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath writes.
Tuesday 15th February 2011
Ensuring early-intervention measures are financially sustainable
Arguments in favour of early intervention are well rehearsed, but are the measures financially sustainable, asks Baroness Massey of Darwen
Monday 14th February 2011
Call for evidence on dementia care
Chair of the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on dementia, Baroness Greengross outlines why the group is leading an inquiry into dementia care.
Monday 14th February 2011
Sexualisation, is 'threatening childhood'
The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds warns of the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood.
Thursday 10th February 2011
'Fat cat' earnings place society in jeopardy
As the gap between rich and poor steadily increases, Lord Smith of Clifton asks why 'fat cat' bankers and FTSE 100 CEOs are still able to sustain such obscene greed.
Tuesday 8th February 2011
Protecting innocent citizens
Recent reporting of police investigations by the media has led the Lord Bishop of Chester to question if a review into the law of privacy is needed.
Tuesday 8th February 2011
Disabled people penalised for bettering themselves
Any changes to Disability Living Allowance should not increase the dependency of disabled people, says Baroness Gardner of Parkes.
Monday 7th February 2011
Sudan needs international support if it is to prosper
Following a landmark independence referendum in Southern Sudan, Baroness Cox highlights the continuing plight of the emerging country.
Monday 7th February 2011
Supermarket chains 'acting as a cartel'
The long-term future of the British dairy industry is at risk due to supermarkets pushing down the price of milk, says the Lord Bishop of Wakefield.
Monday 7th February 2011
UK 'must recognise Palestine'
The UK must "recognise Palestine as a sovereign state", urges Baroness Tonge.
Thursday 3rd February 2011
Crisis in the Congo
The Lord Bishop of Winchester calls on the government to promote peace and stability in Central Africa.
Thursday 3rd February 2011
Providing 'disease modifying drugs' for MS sufferers
Lord Walton of Detchant calls for clarity in determining how multiple sclerosis care will be commissioned, following proposed restructures to the health service.
Wednesday 2nd February 2011
UK must lead on anti-whaling campaign
The government must "exert diplomatic pressure" on the nations that continue to kill whales for commercial purposes, says Baroness Parminter.
Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Depoliticising military debate
The significance of the relationship between the military and those they serve must not be downplayed, says the Bishop of Wakefield.
Thursday 27th January 2011
UK 'unprepared for a foot and mouth outbreak'
More needs to be done if we are to ensure we do not see a repeat of the foot and mouth disease outbreak of 2001, according to the Countess of Mar.
Thursday 27th January 2011
'Progress in Zimbabwe is being made'
Zimbabwe is gradually emerging from over a decade of economic decline driven by political instability, says Lord St John of Bletso.
Thursday 27th January 2011
Making public transport accessible for all
A new E.U regulation provides a "huge opportunity" to advance the rights of disabled passengers, says Lord Low.
Thursday 20th January 2011
Museum funding comes under scrutiny
Lord Howarth urges the government to challenge philanthropic donors to match the government's funding for the arts.
Thursday 13th January 2011
DfT study 'lacking clarity' for disabled passengers
A lack of guidance over a DfT study into disabled access on public transport has left passengers with disabilities "frustrated."
Wednesday 12th January 2011
Electricity regulation 'ill-thought through'
Lord Berkeley claims that government proposals to change the regulation of private electricity networks will have "a huge impact" on economic growth.
Tuesday 11th January 2011
UK should 'lead the way' in women's rights
The establishment of UN Women is a historic opportunity that must not be lost through limited finance, says Baroness Prosser.
Monday 10th January 2011
Progress must continue in Parkinson's care
Baroness Gale discusses the important work of the APPG for Parkinson's Disease.
Monday 10th January 2011
Is government support for science an empty slogan?
Lord Taverne questions why the government supports universities that offer degree courses in alternative medicines.
Tuesday 21st December 2010
Government must define role of 'working peer'
Lord Selsdon queries the definition of a working peer.
Tuesday 21st December 2010
Welfare reform provides 'unique opportunity'
Lord German calls for the benefits system to be "tailored to the needs of the individual."
Monday 20th December 2010
Women 'disproportionately disadvantaged'
Budget cuts are unfair on women, says Baroness Massey of Darwen
Thursday 16th December 2010
A legacy far greater than medals and prizes
Lord Bates urges the government to pursue the ultimate Olympic legacy, one of peace and reconciliation declared by the Olympic Truce
Wednesday 15th December 2010
Bill 'puts Parliament in a bizarre position'
Ahead of her amendment to the Public Bodies Bill, Baroness Finlay of Llandaff claims there is no evidence that money will be saved by scrapping quangos.
Tuesday 14th December 2010
'Government should show some respect'
Government ministers need to up their game in the House of Lords chamber, according to the leader of the opposition in the Lords, Baroness Royall of Blaisdon.
Monday 13th December 2010
Vulnerable people should not have to bear the burden
If not properly assessed, cuts in legal aid could end up costing the taxpayer more, says Baroness Deech.
Monday 13th December 2010
Changing the priorities of adoption services
Lord Northbourne writes about the importance of shortening the time taken to approve adoptions.
Thursday 9th December 2010
Government needs 'consistent' human rights policy
Britain must adopt a consistent and proactive approach to human rights, according to Lord Alton of Liverpool.
Thursday 2nd December 2010
Enforcement is the issue
Lord Lea of Crondall calls on the government to enforce employment law and the national minimum wage, ending unpaid internships
Tuesday 30th November 2010
'Shocking, callous and counterproductive'
Lord Bach discusses how the cut in the legal aid budget will effectively decimate social welfare legal advice.
Monday 29th November 2010
'Quality of life can be transformed'
Baroness Thomas of Winchester outlines why NHS-funded hydrotherapy should be accessible to all those who need it.
Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Residency applications 'increasingly difficult'
Baroness Gardner of Parkes asks why it has become so very complicated to make any application for either residential or immigration status.
Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Localism alone cannot ensure high quality design
Ahead of his oral question, Lord Howarth of Newport demonstrates how high-quality design may be lost if funding for the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment ceases.
Monday 22nd November 2010
Councils unwilling to use powers at their disposal
Baroness Greengross outlines why accessible buses are a waste of money if bus stops are inaccessible due to inconsiderate parking.
Monday 22nd November 2010
Visa problems 'hanging over' UK-Iraq relations
The government should "grasp the nettle" over the lack of UK visas for Iraqi business people, according to Lord Clement-Jones.
Thursday 18th November 2010
'Debilitating infection' must be combated
The need to "improve patient experience" is to be addressed in a question by Baroness Masham of Ilton in the House of Lords.
Wednesday 17th November 2010
Why does COPD not receive more attention?
The government must "make resources available" for the treatment of a serious lung disease, urges Baroness Thornton.
Wednesday 17th November 2010
Celebrating 21 years of the children's rights convention
Baroness Massey of Darwen, UNICEF UK trustee and chair of the APPG on Children celebrates the 21st anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Tuesday 16th November 2010
Changes made at 'great risk' to public bodies
Lord Knight of Weymouth writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his question on reform of the Department of Health's non-departmental public bodies.
Tuesday 16th November 2010
Private healthcare makes 'considerable contribution'
Lord Walton of Detchant writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his question on private medical insurance.
Monday 15th November 2010
More funding now, will save money later
Lord Taylor of Warwick writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his supplementary oral question in the Lords on the importance of funding for research into conditions like dementia and the benefits this will have in lowering healthcare costs.
Monday 15th November 2010
Educational psychology for all children
Baroness Massey of Darwen writes for ePolitix.com ahead of her question on educational psychology.
Sunday 14th November 2010
Ensuring cancer sufferers are not forgotten
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff writes for ePolitix.com ahead of her debate on improving the quality and quantity of life for people with cancer.
Thursday 11th November 2010
Nuclear safety regulator is being 'hampered'
Lord Jenkin of Roding writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his question on the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate.
Thursday 11th November 2010
Reasons for blood donation ban are unclear
The Countess of Mar writes for ePolitix.com ahead of her question on the exclusion of chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers from donating blood.
Sunday 7th November 2010
Why does media plurality matter?
Lord Puttnam writes for ePolitix.com following his debate on media ownership in the UK.
Friday 5th November 2010
Elected police chiefs will bring 'uncertainty'
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his question on elected police commissioners.
Thursday 4th November 2010
Democracy-what democracy?
Baroness Tonge writes for ePolitix.com ahead of her question on the deportation of four Palestinian Members of Parliament from East Jerusalem.
Thursday 4th November 2010
'Vision and courage' needed in the Middle East
Lord Hylton writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his question on a comprehensive agreement covering all refugees from the Middle East.
Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Forces discrimination is 'totally unacceptable'
Lord Craig of Radley writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his oral question on discrimination against members of the armed forces.
Wednesday 27th October 2010
'On your bike…'
Lord Butler of Brockwell writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his oral question asking for a Barclays bicycle docking station within the Parliamentary Estate.
Wednesday 27th October 2010