Monthly Archives: May 2013
Caption competition for May
Someone on Twitter did suggest I use the picture in the last post as the basis for a caption competition, but I decided a door may not be the most exciting of subjects. Instead, I have opted for a photograph … Continue reading
I’m a peer, get me out of here….
Yesterday did not quite go as planned. I was getting ready to go to a meeting shortly before noon. Another peer left the office and, apparently without realising I was still working at my desk, locked the door behind her. … Continue reading
Improving standards in legislation
The House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Committee yesterday published its report on ensuring standards in the quality of legislation. (You can read the report here.) I gave oral and written evidence to the committee. I was pleased that … Continue reading
I may be going to prison….
Okay, it is only to visit. Yesterday, was another full day. In the morning, I was giving a talk to parliamentarians from different countries about the efficacy of parliaments in scrutinising legislation. Between 1.00 and 2.30 p.m. I had to … Continue reading
Another day….
Just thought I would report on today’s events, mainly to demonstrate that I have not forgotten you, dear readers. It’s been fairly busy, although the most time-consuming part of the day will be my evening’s work – essay marking. The … Continue reading
Get your copy…
I had a short article in The House magazine last week to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of the 1922 Committee. I opened with: ‘The 1922 Committee is a body with a somewhat confusing name. It wasn’t founded in … Continue reading
The Norton View 