Speeches by Baker.
Every Hansard contribution by Richard Baker this parliament, most recent first. Back to the MP page for the headline figures and analysed positions.
Showing 81–100 of 278 contributions · most-recent first
| Date | Debate & contribution | Words |
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| 16 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 463) “Oh that they would, but unfortunately that is a political decision by them. Through those informal relationships, there is a parity of esteem between Scottish Ministers, Welsh Ministers and UK Ministers. That is really important to develop that culture, and it certainly helps joint working. There is also a new set of i…” | 113 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 463) “Good afternoon, Darren. Good afternoon, Cat. As we approach the festive season, naturally our thoughts turn to outcome delivery plans—the young people who came in earlier will be kicking themselves for missing this, Chair. The Committee has discussed before the use of outcome delivery plans by the Cabinet Office. Are t…” | 56 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 463) “For non-intergovernmental relations review body meetings, the dashboard provides a record that meetings have taken place, which is very positive, but there is no record provided of what is actually being discussed. Is that sufficiently transparent? Does it allow for adequate scrutiny of intergovernmental relations? Is …” | 61 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 463) “We would value any information that can be provided on the details of any work that has been carried out so far in that area around the Sewel convention. Finally, can I ask whether you might commit to providing notice to this Committee of all ministerial IGR meetings so we can effectively monitor intergovernmental rela…” | 88 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 463) “One important aspect of intergovernmental relations and interparliamentary relations is the operation of the Sewel convention and legislative consent motions. There was a manifesto commitment made to strengthen the Sewel convention through a new memorandum of understanding. Can I ask what progress has been made on that…” | 49 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | St Andrew’s Day and Scottish Affairs “I warmly congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie)—how appropriate that he should lead this debate given the history of Dunfermline not only as historical capital of Scotland, but as our capital in the great Kingdom of Fife. What a time to be a Scot with our team qualifying for t…” economy-jobseducationhealth | 530 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “Good morning, Baroness Deech. I believe, in response to the questions from Sam Carling, you welcomed the requirement that has been introduced for political parties to provide a citation as to why a person is being put forward for appointment. It appears to be a reasonably limited reform, but what purpose do you think i…” | 69 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “Baroness Deech, HOLAC has now released citations for people prior to the Government’s change in policy following a freedom of information request appeal. Do citations exist for all appointments prior to this recent change?” | 34 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “Thank you very much indeed, Baroness Deech.” | 7 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “Given that the current Government had a manifesto commitment to reform the appointments process, I might say that I am surprised that these discussions have not taken place directly with you, Baroness Deech, and HOLAC, given the fundamentally important role HOLAC has in that process. Would you hope that, before too lon…” | 60 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “None at all? Are you surprised there have been no discussions with you, given that this is a commitment from the Government?” | 22 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “Finally, the Government have committed to reforming the appointment process. What discussions, Baroness Deech, have you had with the Government about such reforms?” | 23 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “If there were a limited number of citations that were approved, should those be published?” | 15 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “I would love to see a paso doble towards the Woolsack.” | 11 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “There should be issues about public confidence in there as well.” | 11 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “But are there not important issues of transparency that citations should fulfil as well? That should be clear when political parties are bringing forward a candidate.” | 26 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “You also mentioned that you felt that the purpose of citations, at least partly, should be to help people fit in quickly in the House of Lords.” | 27 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “That is very clear.” | 4 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “I think that in response to Sam’s question, you said it was difficult for you to assess whether there had been a change in the candidates brought forward for nomination as a result of this process. Do you think it would be a useful exercise for HOLAC to undertake to ask whether it is actually making a difference to the…” | 61 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1488) “They should also be published on the Government’s website. Do you agree with that?” | 14 |