Tag Archives: George Young

The House of Lords “Schools: Absenteeism”

Posted on October 26, 2024 by ianchisnall

Last Tuesday the 22nd October the subject of “Schools: Absenteeism” was debated. The Bishop of Leeds who is Nick Baines, Baroness Bull who is Deborah Bull and the Labour Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe who is the Clive Brooke from West … Continue reading →

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Adult Social Care questions asked of Government

Posted on September 4, 2024 by ianchisnall

A number of people including George Young, the Conservative, Lord Young, asked these questions in the House of Lords on Monday 2nd September. Gillian Merron the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Patient Safety, Women’s Health and Mental Health responded. The … Continue reading →

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George and his colleagues must answer questions if they seek credibility

Posted on July 30, 2019 by ianchisnall

The concept that the Government members of the House of Lords are entitled to ignore questions that they get asked has arisen in a number of examples over the last few months. At one point it appeared that Elizabeth Sugg … Continue reading →

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Unicorn, mirage and placebo democracy

Posted on June 15, 2019 by ianchisnall

Its a challenge to read about a Parliamentary debate which raises concerns about referenda and their role in democracy when that debate is taking place in the House of Lords which has so many of its own problems when it … Continue reading →

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Better time and less Meddle

Posted on November 6, 2011 by ianchisnall

I am part of a generation which grew up with almost everyone owning an iconic piece of plastic: the ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ long playing record. The best known tracks on the album were Time and on the other side … Continue reading →

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Sir George and several dragons

Posted on October 22, 2011 by ianchisnall

On 29th July Sir George Young (leader of the House of Commons) appeared on Radio 4’s Today programme promoting a new approach to Parliamentary Business in order to help reconnect the public to the democratic process. This was to be based … Continue reading →

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Do we need a deliberative democracy?

Posted on July 30, 2011 by ianchisnall

A fascinating exchange took place on the Today programme in the 08:50 slot on Friday 29th July with Sarah Montague interviewing The leader of the House of Commons, Sir George Young on the latest plans to open up Parliament to … Continue reading →

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