Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

– in the House of Lords at 2:30 pm on 28 June 2005.

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The Right Honourable George Foulkes, having been created Baron Foulkes of Cumnock, of Cumnock in East Ayrshire, for life—Was, in his robes, introduced between the Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale and the Lord Maxton, and made the solemn affirmation.

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