Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 28 Mar 2012 Scotland Bill
"My Lords, I remind colleagues to leave the Chamber peacefully and quietly on this last day of sitting so that my noble friend Lord Forsyth may move his amendment...." Baroness Anelay of St Johns - View Speech
"My Lords, something has clearly gone wrong in the transmission because I was not aware that my noble friend was going to make that comment. I know that all those taking part in debate on the Scotland Bill consider it important, as does the rest of the House that may …..." Baroness Anelay of St Johns - View Speech
"My Lords, the noble Lord is good at perorations. I will simply keep to the facts. I had intended that the Scotland Bill should start today, as first business. The Opposition decided that they wished to have the other debates before it. The House therefore had those debates. I agree …..." Baroness Anelay of St Johns - View Speech
"My Lords, it may be for the convenience of the House if I explain that there have been discussions between the usual channels since last we considered the Bill earlier this evening, as a result of which I understand that, when Amendments 16, 17 and 18 are called, it may …..." Baroness Anelay of St Johns - View Speech
"My Lords, it may be for the convenience of the House if I explain an arrangement that has been agreed in the usual channels to facilitate a short break for those who have taken part in at least the preparations for the Scotland Bill Committee so far. We will start …..." Baroness Anelay of St Johns - View Speech
"Perhaps I may encourage noble Lords to leave the Chamber peacefully so that we can hear my noble friend Lord Avebury...." Baroness Anelay of St Johns - View Speech
"My Lords, I hesitate to interrupt the noble Lord when he is so carefully introducing his amendment. I know that the House wishes to listen to him. Therefore, I invite noble Lords who are leaving the crowded Chamber to do so quietly so that we may have the full benefit …..." Baroness Anelay of St Johns - View Speech
"My Lords, perhaps I may assist the House from my memory of our long period in opposition, when the noble and learned Lord was a Minister. There were two occasions on which the Government might have taken action. One was when it was agreed in advance that an amendment was …..." Baroness Anelay of St Johns - View Speech
"It is customary, when a noble Lord accuses another Member of the House of being ignorant, to give them the opportunity to reply...." Baroness Anelay of St Johns - View Speech