Arrangement of Business

Thursday 16th February 2012 Lords Chamber

Announcement

11:41

[Lord Wallace of Saltaire]

My Lords, 41 speakers signed up for the debate. In spite of the wealth of expertise and experience, and the diversity of opinions, may I suggest that if all contributions other than the opening and closing speeches are kept to a maximum of nine minutes, the House may rise at its normal Thursday time of before 7 pm?