"Thank you very much indeed. I will not say too much in reply, lest the tears come back to my eyes again. My fellow Madam Deputy Speaker and I have carried out quite a double act these last few years. I will miss all of you, and her, very much …..." Baroness Laing of Elderslie - View Speech
"The hon. Gentleman speaks in this House more than anyone—possibly more than everyone else put together—but it is always a pleasure to hear what he says, and I thank him very much for his kind comments.
"Thank you very much. I suppose it could be said, “What’s worse than encountering a Dame? Encountering two Dames together!”..." Baroness Laing of Elderslie - View Speech
"Thank you very much indeed—the tears are definitely coming now. Who would have known of our skills in millinery, but it is amazing what one has to turn one’s hand to in this place, especially in an emergency. People see the tip of the iceberg; they have no idea how …..." Baroness Laing of Elderslie - View Speech
"Oh dear! I have stood here for 10 and a half years not saying what I think, but the hon. Member for Glasgow North (Patrick Grady) knows very well what I think of that Bill...." Baroness Laing of Elderslie - View Speech