REFORM OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

In 1955 a typical question in the London University Degree Examinations was -

Should there be a Reform of the House of Lords?  Discuss.

60 years later Politicians are still discussing this question.

We live in a Democracy - or do we ?  How much longer can we go on with a non - elected undemocratic House of Lords ?  Yes , there has been some cosmetic changes in the structure and composition of the Second Chamber but this is only the tip of the Iceberg.
On and on we go with Members of the Upper Chamber with not one Member supported by a vote from the people of the United kingdom.
So do we want a Democracy or do we continue with this archaic Institution ?
The truth is - ordinary people will not have the slightest chance of doing anything about Reform.
The House of Commons is also not likely to do anything radical about the situation.

What do I - a simple ordinary citizen think about Reform ?

Yes - there should be a complete Reform of the House of Lords. How ?

• The House of Lords should be renamed - The Upper House.It should comprise 100 Members.
• No Member should be elected by any Political Party.
• The United Kingdom should be divided into 50 Regions.
• Each Region should elect by Popular Vote - 2 Upper House Representatives.
• The Election should coincide with the General Election.
• Members should be elected on a Proportional Representation basis.
• Members should remain in post for the duration of a Parliament.
• Bills from the House of Commons should only be delayed for a second reading on a 70% vote majority.
• Members should be paid a reasonable amount of remuneration but this can be varied based on the level of attendance - ie if a Member does not attend regularly, he / she will not receive the normal level of payments.
• Expenses must be vigorously monitored by an independent committee.
• The Church of England should not have special treatment - they should stand for election in the normal way.

To coincide with this Reform of the House of Lords, the House of Commons should be reduced to 400 Members of Parliament
Timing - No later  than 2020. Preceded by a Referendum - with Multiple Choice Options. in 2018.
Any other ideas ?  Examination Question 2015 - Discuss these Proposals for the Reform of the House of Lords.

RIA CONCHITA - THE FULL SCORE SOUNDBITES

Soundbites from the Musical Score of Ria Conchita -The Full Score can be heard on YouTube.
Each Soundbite lasts about 10 seconds.

RIA CONCHITA – THE MUSICAL

Music & Lyrics

By

Ray Williams

1. Eastern Breeze – Intrumental - OZ Theme suitable for Film & TV

2. Melissa – Ray Williams

3. Ria Conchita - Coffergates

4. Everytime - Coffergates

5. Much Too Soon - Abbey Global Pop Charts

6. Cry Over You - OZ Global Pop Charts USA Award Winner

7. Cry Over You – Dance - OZ

8. Back Where We Belong - Coffergates

9  Tout Le Monde – Ray Williams

10. In Your Hands –Coffergates Choir

11 Now & Forever - OZ Global Pop Charts

12 Now & Forever – Dance - OZ2

13 Everytime - Jay Global Pop Charts

EUREKYS MUSIC – Ray Williams Copyright 

Ray.Williams@btinternet.com

RIA CONCHITA - THE MUSICAL - STORYLINE

Music & Lyrics

RAY WILLIAMS

Synopsis of the Musical

This is a 21^st Century contemporary musical set in Cuba, Miami & Paris at the turn of the Millennium 1999 – 2004. The theme is the love story of Ria Conchita and Harry Delaware. The opening scene is at Porto de Lobos, a small fishing village in Cuba where Ria – birth name Melissa Brown grew up with her father Nick Brown, born in the USA and her Cuban mother, Carlotta. At 22, Ria leaves home to seek fame in Miami. She lives within the Cuban community in South Miami and gets a job as a Singer / Dancer at the La Mamba Club at Miami Beach.

Harry Delaware is a young 29 year old businessman from England working in the City of London as a stockbroker. He visits Miami on business, goes down South Shore Drive, Miami and sees Ria perform at the La Mamba Club. He is electrified by Ria , her beauty and her pulsating Cuban dancing. He meets her after the show and starts to fall in love with her. They drive down the Florida Keys the next day and their love starts to blossom.

Unfortunately, Harry has to return to England and for various reasons, he loses contact with Ria. Some 2 years go by and Ria has moved to Paris where she becomes famous. She is the star at La Bourgainville Club in Paris. Meanwhile. Harry has suffered some big losses on the London Sock Market but he recovers his good fortune and becomes a millionaire.

Harry goes to Paris for a business conference and he stays at Le Saint George Hotel in Paris. By chance, Ria is also staying at the hotel but they do not meet. Ria gets a telephone call from Cuba to tell her that her that her beloved father had died. She returns to Cuba to comfort her mother whilst Harry returns to his office in London.

A year later, Harry goes to Paris, now a successful businessman. Ria is an even bigger international star at La Bourgainville Club. One evening, Harry visits Zara’s Jazz Club in Paris where he meets by chance, Ria Conchita.

They renew their love affair.

Some months later, they marry in Cuba. A very lavish affair. The musical ends on a feel good note – lots of dancing – like The Lido Club follies in Paris.

Duration of Musical – 2 hours.

IN REMEMBRANCE

THE NEW FLAG

For all our destinies

The New Flag atop the tower of Saint Mary and All Saints Church

at Beaconsfield

Is not just a new flag that flutters anew each year.

The New Flag is a symbol of encouragement for everyone to see

all year round –

A symbol of renewal of Faith, Hope and Life itself.

The New Flag is in memory of everyone who has passed

to life eternal.

Thank you Lord for your Spirit of Renewal entwined in the New Flag

For all our destinies.

Ray Williams

The Flagman

Written by Ray Williams (1998) as an inspiration and Beacon of Hope for the future to those who mourn in the Community.

Ray Williams EUREKYS has donated a New Saint George's Flag to Saint Mary's Church Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire for the past 
17 Years and has made a commitment to donate a Flag each year on Remembrance Day in November for the rest of his life and 5 years thereafter.  

MORE THAN 1000 COMPANIES GIVEN BUSINESS ADVICE - A VERY PROUD RECORD

RAY WILLIAMS  MA MPhil MBA DIPM Chief Executive

EUREKYS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

has provided Business Advisory Services to more than 1,000 Companies over a ten years period in -

• BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
• BERKSHIRE
• OXFORDSHIRE
• LONDON BOROUGHS

Ray Williams MA MPhil MBA DIPM was awarded The Government Certificate of Achievement 

for his Business Advisory work

 He was also a Finalist in Business Advisor of the Year sponsored by Barclays Bank Plc in the South of England - Thames and Solent Regions.

He is a past Winner of The National Marketing Award  - for an outstanding achievement in British Marketing.

Ray Williams said -

The Company  has lived up to its motto - CREATING A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE and as a result many clients' companies are flourishing today. We are grateful to have won the confidence of so many Creative Entrepreneurs and Leading British Companies such as British Telecom, British Aerospace, Eurosat Communications, Cableship, London Borough of Hounslow, London Borough of Brent, Henley Town Council amongst many more.

TOP CONTRIBUTOR FOR TRIPADVISOR

Ray Williams EUREKYS is now a Top Contributor to TripAdvisor the website that provides people with information about Hotels, Cities, Travel, Holidays, Restaurants and Leisure Activities which he has had  personal experience of
.
In November 2014, his comments has had nearly 19,000 Viewers.