Lord Renton
Former Conservative Peer
Former Conservative Peer
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My Lords, this cross-country rail franchise is badly needed. How long will it take to implement?
My Lords, the Minister may not be aware that the noble Baroness the Lord Speaker served in another place in a constituency close to the one in which I served. In her present position she would gladly, I am sure, accept any further responsibility that we place on her.
My Lords, will the Government bear it in mind that in the interests of security, and the great need for it, it would be better not to have increased vehicular access to the Palace of Westminster?
Former Conservative Peer
Entered the House of Lords in 1979
Left the House of Lords on 24 May 2007 — Died
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