Lord Lexden, Vice-President of the Council of British International Schools, hosted a reception in the House of Lords. Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, was the guest of honour.

Lord Lexden urged the Republic of Ireland to consider rejoining the Commonwealth following the Queen's successful visit last year. He also suggested a new Royal Yacht should be commissioned to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. 

Lord Lexden, author of a history of the League, highlighted its achievements at a dinner held by the Younger Members' Committee of the Carlton Club.

Lord Lexden has written to the Archbishop of Westminster to bring to an end a long-running dispute between his Diocese and the parents of children Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School.

 For twenty years Lord Lexden has been a regular contributor to the famous letters page of The Times.  

Lord Lexden proposed a number of amendments to the government's Education Bill during its committee stage in the House of Lords.

Following Lord Lexden's intervention, the Government made clear that it would take steps to enable teachers to serve their induction year in COBIS schools. 

Lord Lexden asked the Government if there were any plans to refit HM Yacht Britannia ahead of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

A question on vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland. 

Lord Lexden received a written answer from HM Government on vocational subjects.