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'A truly great writer and a formidable journalist'

'A truly great writer and a formidable journalist'

Lord Young of Norwood Green urges the House of Lords to pay tribute to Dickens on his bicentenary and reflects on his own admiration for Dickens' work.

Thursday 9th February 2012
Tobacco Control – the real smokescreen

Tobacco Control – the real smokescreen

Angela Harbutt of Liberal Vision criticises the "clichéd view of evil tobacco" having disproportionate control over policy, following a Central Lobby article from Lord Faulkner of Worcester.

Tuesday 7th February 2012
Too much focus on

Too much focus on "city regions"

Baroness Quin argues that former coalfield areas are left isolated with few economic opportunities.

Monday 6th February 2012
Smoke out tobacco companies influence

Smoke out tobacco companies influence

Lord Faulkner explains how the tobacco industry funds others to argue on their behalf to arbitrate health policies.

Monday 6th February 2012
Relations with Algeria 'geopolitically important' to the UK

Relations with Algeria 'geopolitically important' to the UK

Lord Risby calls for the UK to develop stronger links with Algeria, given the country's enthusiasm and geopolitical significance in the region.

Thursday 2nd February 2012

"Social value" for the commission of public services

Chris White MP calls for organisations that "know our communities best, to be involved in the commissioning process"

Wednesday 1st February 2012
Scottish referendum puts Lords reform in 'limbo'

Scottish referendum puts Lords reform in 'limbo'

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath calls for Lords reform to be dealt with in its proper context, regardless of the Scottish referendum.

Wednesday 1st February 2012

"50 per cent rise" in diabetes cases

Lord Collins of Highbury calls for a public awareness campaign to help prevent and detect diabetes as latest figures show the disease is on the rise.

Wednesday 1st February 2012
Nothing short of a scandal

Nothing short of a scandal

Lord Bach calls for the government to retain legal aid in the face of cuts.

Tuesday 31st January 2012
No light for Cameron's solar promise

No light for Cameron's solar promise

Baroness Smith calls for the government to deliver on their 'greenest' promise.

Monday 30th January 2012
New reforms could 'neglect our children'

New reforms could 'neglect our children'

Baroness Massey explores how bills currently under consideration in Parliament might adversely affect child poverty levels.

Tuesday 24th January 2012
Road projects need more drive

Road projects need more drive

Lord Walton calls for road projects in the North East of England to be completed.

Monday 23rd January 2012
Air Passenger Duty 'causes concern'

Air Passenger Duty 'causes concern'

Baroness Benjamin outlines how the issue of Air Passenger Duty causes concern to the Caribbean.

Monday 23rd January 2012
Living beyond zero carbon

Living beyond zero carbon

Zero-carbon living is a reality, but behavioural change is ultimately needed if we are to cut carbon emissions.

Thursday 19th January 2012
Parliament praises lifesaving vaccine

Parliament praises lifesaving vaccine

A parliamentary roundtable has celebrated the successes of a groundbreaking vaccine designed to combat a leading cause of illness in infants and adults.

Wednesday 18th January 2012
Government concealing risks of new health bill

Government concealing risks of new health bill

Baroness Pitkeathley outlines her fears that the Health and Social Care Bill may be concluded without consideration of potentially ‘vital information’.

Wednesday 18th January 2012
Peer calls for regulation of managing agents

Peer calls for regulation of managing agents

Baroness Gardner of Parkes calls for a set of standards to be outlined for managing agents of leasehold blocks of flats.

Tuesday 17th January 2012
Integrity in ensuring that people can vote

Integrity in ensuring that people can vote

Following the announcement that at least 6 million people who are entitled to vote are not registered, Lord Rennard calls for changes to the rules for the electoral registration system to put the responsibility on individuals rather than households.

Monday 16th January 2012
Respect for patients end of life medical preferences

Respect for patients end of life medical preferences

Baroness Greengross calls on the government to codify how Advance Decisions regarding medical treatment preferences are dealt with.

Monday 16th January 2012
Manufacturing is still an important part of UK economy

Manufacturing is still an important part of UK economy

Lord Empey writes ahead of his question in the upper chamber asking what the government is doing to promote manufacturing.

Tuesday 20th December 2011
Speedily and fairly settle outstanding claims from the August riots

Speedily and fairly settle outstanding claims from the August riots

Lord Clement-Jones calls on the government to deliver on its promise to compensate victims of the Summer riots, fulfilling its earlier promises.

Monday 19th December 2011
Investing in design capital should be our plan for growth

Investing in design capital should be our plan for growth

Baroness Whitaker and Vicky Pryce comment on this month's publication and launch of the Design Commission's first policy report, 'Restarting Britain: Design Education and Growth'.

Thursday 15th December 2011
Strengthen measures against pre-trial publicity

Strengthen measures against pre-trial publicity

Baroness Quin calls on the government to ensure the media does not prejudice fair trials.

Wednesday 14th December 2011
Can Mary Portas save the high street?

Can Mary Portas save the high street?

Portas' report on British retail receives a mixed response from Central Lobby members.

Tuesday 13th December 2011
Communities 'at risk' from police cuts

Communities 'at risk' from police cuts

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath calls on the government to give the public a "clear and informed vision" of the future of policing.

Tuesday 13th December 2011
Red Tape Challenge must not undermine the Gangmasters' Licensing Authority

Red Tape Challenge must not undermine the Gangmasters' Licensing Authority

Baroness Young of Hornsey urges the government not to introduce a less rigorous inspection regime for the GLA as a result of their review.

Monday 12th December 2011
Cyclists must not break the law

Cyclists must not break the law

Lord Harrison criticises 'thoughtless' cyclists who ride on pavements and without lights affixed to their bikes.

Thursday 8th December 2011
UK 'lagging behind' on children's rights

UK 'lagging behind' on children's rights

Baroness Massey argues that the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child should become part of domestic UK legislation.

Wednesday 7th December 2011
Oral cancer detection should be a priority

Oral cancer detection should be a priority

Baroness Gardner of Parkes calls for the inclusion of oral cancer as a recommended topic in the list of subjects for Continuing Professional Development.

Tuesday 6th December 2011
Impact of digital technologies on the mind must be assessed

Impact of digital technologies on the mind must be assessed

Baroness Greenfield argues that the impact 'mind change' must be explored to bring out the full potential of each individual.

Monday 5th December 2011
Action needed to prevent late arrival of prisoners

Action needed to prevent late arrival of prisoners

Lord Ramsbotham draws attention to the late arrival of prisoners to Feltham prison and the impact this will have on re-offending.

Monday 5th December 2011
Help British citizens recover Polish property seized in Second World War

Help British citizens recover Polish property seized in Second World War

Baroness Deech calls for the creation of an international organisation representing European and other claimant countries to reclaim property in Poland taken from them in the Second World War.

Monday 5th December 2011
Pakistan, our friend

Pakistan, our friend

Lord Ahmed pays tribute to Pakistan as an ally who has made a commitment to the war on terror on the front-line.

Thursday 1st December 2011
Interpol Red Notice procedure being abused for political reasons

Interpol Red Notice procedure being abused for political reasons

Lord Harries of Pentregarth highlights the use of the Red Notice by Benny Wanda, West Papuan leader.

Wednesday 30th November 2011
Pay interns equivalent of JSA

Pay interns equivalent of JSA

Lord Lucas wants interns to be paid the money they are missing out on from not being able to claim Job Seekers' Allowance.

Wednesday 30th November 2011
Implications of the Arab Spring for religious minorities

Implications of the Arab Spring for religious minorities

Baroness Cox warns that the political upheavals and regime changes in the Arab world could have worrying consequences for religious freedom.

Tuesday 29th November 2011
'Health Lottery' could damage fundraising efforts of British hospices

'Health Lottery' could damage fundraising efforts of British hospices

Lord Faulkner of Worcester argues that the introduction of the Health Lottery is negatively impacting the money raised by hospices.

Monday 28th November 2011
Government should deter sales of British equipment used to aid torture

Government should deter sales of British equipment used to aid torture

Lord Alton of Liverpool argues that more should be done to prevent the sale of arms and technologies used in, and to assist, the torture of journalists and human rights activists in countries such as Iran.

Monday 28th November 2011
Local authorities must 'mitigate the effect of cuts'

Local authorities must 'mitigate the effect of cuts'

The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds warns that government cuts will hit those in need the hardest.

Thursday 24th November 2011
Three million women experience violence every year in the UK

Three million women experience violence every year in the UK

Baroness Gale calls attention to the work that still needs to be done to protect women across the UK.

Thursday 24th November 2011
Campaigners declare victory on chief coroner

Campaigners declare victory on chief coroner

Groups who lobbied the government about its decision not to appoint a chief coroner have welcomed a "stunning concession" from justice secretary Ken Clarke.

Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Children have a right to be heard

Children have a right to be heard

Baroness Walmsley calls on the government to take on board children's views with regard to school life.

Wednesday 23rd November 2011
More action needed for UK tidal power

More action needed for UK tidal power

Lord Renton of Mount Harry advocates pushing forward with tidal power, emphasising its benefits over wind and nuclear.

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
The Middle East will never be the same again

The Middle East will never be the same again

Lord Risby says that the relationship between Syria and the Arab League has now "irreparably collapsed" and that the first priority is to "try to prevent civil war and sectarian violence".

Monday 21st November 2011
Children's BBC in their rightful place

Children's BBC in their rightful place

Baroness Benjamin calls for Ofcom to take action to ensure Sky conforms with legislation and keeps children's television channels near the top of electronic programming guides.

Monday 21st November 2011
Access to justice for all, not just those who can pay

Access to justice for all, not just those who can pay

Lord Thomas of Gresford writes ahead of the second reading of the LASPO Bill in the Lords, arguing that the Legal Aid provisions included within are not designed to increase access to justice.

Monday 21st November 2011
Government needs to ensure we have better press practices

Government needs to ensure we have better press practices

Lord Grantchester argues, in the week the Leveson's Inquiry takes its first witness examinations, that further responsibility needs to be placed upon editors and proprieters to curtail illegal practices.

Tuesday 15th November 2011
The long term benefits of medical technologies must be recognised

The long term benefits of medical technologies must be recognised

Lord Rennard highlights the timely publication of a new report which makes the case for the societal and economic benefits of medical technology.

Tuesday 15th November 2011
Student visa system is

Student visa system is "self-defeating"

Lord Clement-Jones argues that the UK Border Agency has adopted a "damaging" system for universities with immigration policy towards overseas students.

Tuesday 15th November 2011

"Wrong" for airlines to own landing slots, says peer

Lord Glentoran contends that the sale of BMI could have a knock-on effect that would impact inward investment in Belfast.

Tuesday 15th November 2011
More face choice between heating and eating in austerity Britain

More face choice between heating and eating in austerity Britain

Lord Knight of Weymouth calls on the government to do more to combat rising food and fuel prices against stagnant wages.

Monday 14th November 2011
Remembering the fallen

Remembering the fallen

Viscount Younger of Leckie draws attention to the progress made for war widows and in remembering the sacrifice that fallen soldiers have given the UK ahead of a short debate today in the House of Lords.

Thursday 10th November 2011
Younger generation should not be made 'scapegoats' for financial crisis

Younger generation should not be made 'scapegoats' for financial crisis

Baroness Quin calls on the government to examine the effect the loss of Educational Maintenance Allowance is having on 16-19 year olds continuining in education.

Thursday 10th November 2011
Two sides of Cyprus must 'work together'

Two sides of Cyprus must 'work together'

Lord Harrison argues that the honour of Cyprus assuming the E.U presidency may only lead to "further internal strife" between the two sides of the island.

Wednesday 9th November 2011
Economic advantages of wind farms- a total illusion

Economic advantages of wind farms- a total illusion

Lord Thomas of Gresford outlines the potentially "devastating" impact of wind farms on the countryside of Mid Wales and Shropshire.

Wednesday 9th November 2011
Support the real victims in self-defence cases

Support the real victims in self-defence cases

Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate argues that self-defence laws are adequate in their current form and that the police must exercise due discretion when dealing with such cases.

Tuesday 8th November 2011
UK 'can't afford benefit tourism'

UK 'can't afford benefit tourism'

Lord Empey argues that the government has signed up to EU Treaty commitments that they don't understand, as he raises concerns about the impact of citizens of EU countries migrating to the UK to access our welfare system.

Monday 7th November 2011
Consolidate landlord and tenant legislation, says peer

Consolidate landlord and tenant legislation, says peer

Baroness Gardner of Parkes calls for a consolidation act ahead of her questions to the Lords asking the government "whether they will consolidate all Landlord and Tenant legislation."

Monday 7th November 2011
More work to be done on hydration in hospitals and care homes

More work to be done on hydration in hospitals and care homes

Baroness Greengross argues that there needs to be improvements to hydration policies for residents and patients.

Monday 7th November 2011
Emergency Towing Vessels should not be withdrawn

Emergency Towing Vessels should not be withdrawn

Viscount Younger of Leckie calls for an effective replacement for the Emergency Towing Vessels to ensure they retain their important role in safeguarding British coasts.

Thursday 3rd November 2011
Cuts to police affecting frontline services

Cuts to police affecting frontline services

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath argues that, by cutting police funding, the coalition government is making it "harder, not easier" to cut crime.

Wednesday 2nd November 2011
Modernising the health service

Modernising the health service

Lord Collins of Highbury outlines his fears that the Health and Social Care Bill is driven by an ideology that sees the free market as the way to deliver healthcare efficiently.

Wednesday 2nd November 2011
Will the PM let Europe destroy his government?

Will the PM let Europe destroy his government?

Lord Howarth of Newport implores the government to exercise constructive influence over any EU reforms.

Thursday 27th October 2011
UK should not recognise discriminatory Saudi driving licences

UK should not recognise discriminatory Saudi driving licences

Baroness Smith of Basildon calls on the government not to recognise Saudi Arabian driving licences in the UK until their government allows both genders to drive.

Wednesday 26th October 2011
Voluntary registration will leave millions

Voluntary registration will leave millions "disenfranchised and disengaged"

Lord Bach argues that government plans to make the duty to register a voluntary one will disenfranchise millions of people.

Wednesday 26th October 2011

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