The Right Honourable Robert Alexander Earl of Crawford and Balcarres, having been created Baron Balniel, of Crawford and Balcarres and Pitcorthie in the County of Fife, for life, took the oath.

asked Her Majesty's Government: How many more countries they wish to see joining the European Union.

asked Her Majesty's Government: Whether they have any plans to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to allow the House of Lords to participate in the passage of Scottish legislation.

asked Her Majesty's Government: Whether they consider that research into veterinary matters is adequately co-ordinated.

asked Her Majesty's Government: Whether they have plans to establish safety and security regimes for purchasing via the Internet.

My Lords, it may be for the convenience of the House if I say a few words about the business this afternoon before the debate begins. We have a very long speakers' list with around 40...

My Lords, I beg leave to introduce a Bill to amend the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 so as to enable the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration to investigate complaints received...

Debate resumed on the Motion moved on Wednesday last by the Baroness Pitkeathley--namely, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows-- "Most Gracious Sovereign--We, Your...

Brought from the Commons; the declaration of the agent having been deposited pursuant to the resolution of 28th October, the Bill was read a first time, read a second time pro forma and committed...