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Monday, November 20, 2006

Climate change

I spoke in the debate on the Queen's speech on Thursday. I chose the subject of climate change as did many other speakers - an indication of the growing awareness of the importance of this issue.

In my opening remarks I am referring to the four maiden speeches in the debate. It is part of the tradition that first time speakers are acknowledged by those who follow them. The same is true of the Commons. In the Commons it is also traditional that a first speech is heard in silence, that is, no interruptions. After that the gloves come off! As you rarely get interrupted in the Lords the same tradition is unnecessary!

The following link takes you to my contribution.

http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/ld199697/ldhansrd/pdvn/lds06/text/61116-0005.htm