Monthly Archives: October 2010
Forthcoming publications
In response to an earlier post, djb13 asked me if I would list my forthcoming publications. As some readers may know (primarily those who do not know me at all well) I am not one to draw attention to my … Continue reading
One of those weeks…
It has been one of those weeks. I have not yet arranged to use Twitter but if I had, and found the odd moment, here’s what some of my tweets would have looked like. Wednesday Up early to catch the … Continue reading
The Browne Review
On Wednesday, the Lords will be discussing the Browne Review on the funding of higher education. I shall be speaking. I’m not exactly short of advice on the subject (or views of my own), but if readers have any particular … Continue reading
Who am I?
This week a publisher sent me the firm’s latest catalogue – not once, but four times. I received one in an envelope addressed to ‘Lord Norton Louth’, another in one addressed to ‘Professor Lord Norton of Louth’, a third addressed … Continue reading
Forgot again….
My peerage took effect on 1 August 1998 and I was introduced into the House of Lords on 6 October. You would think I would remember at least one of these each year on the anniversary date and do something … Continue reading
Nick Clegg’s evidence
For those who may be interested in reading, rather than viewing, the Deputy Prime Minister’s evidence to the Constitution Committee last week, the uncorrected transcript (rather a good one) is available here. A copy of his memorandum to the Committee … Continue reading
All-party group
This evening, I chaired the first meeting of the All-Party Group on the Constitution. I have already posted a report on Lords of the Blog. For an all-party group, it was well attended, albeit principally by peers. MPs were tied … Continue reading
Deputy PM before the Constitution Committee
As I mentioned in the previous post, the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, gave evidence to the Constitution Committee on Wednesday on the Government’s programme of constitutional change. One of the issues I was keen to pursue with him was … Continue reading
Super Tweets
A few mid-week pseudo-tweets. I’ve termed them super tweets to cover the fact that they may well notably exceeed the maximum length of tweets… Monday. Another intense teaching day. Lunchtime lecture again precludes time for lunch. Not so much of a … Continue reading
Weekly reflections
A few pseudo-tweets on the past week: Monday. Start of new semester and intensive teaching. Lunchtime lecture between classes means no opportunity to get something to eat. Lunch at 8.00 p.m. Tuesday. First class return to London by Hull Trains is £230 … Continue reading
The Norton View 