"I thought that the Deputy Speaker had to put that to me before I sought leave to withdraw the amendment. I apologise. I am happy to beg leave to withdraw Amendment 47 on the grounds that it has been very well debated. It was intended to be a separate issue …..." Baroness Gardner of Parkes - View Speech
"I shall speak very briefly to this. Amendment 48 sets out the terms that local authorities believe are essential to be able to control things. Although it says “7 days” they are quite willing to introduce a 48-hour or even a 24-hour system to do that. That is all I …..." Baroness Gardner of Parkes - View Speech
"Before I move my amendment I would like to thank others who have covered so many points that I therefore do not need to. I beg to move...." Baroness Gardner of Parkes - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply. He said that he doubted that his previous replies were negative or non-existent, but he should just check his Written Answer dated 7 January in response to my Question referring back to his earlier Answer—my original Question was for oral answer. …..." Baroness Gardner of Parkes - View Speech
"My other point is that I am hoping that the Minister will be able to give us some comment or offer to enable us to be sure that the Government are willing to consult local authorities on this matter. That is a big hole in the argument. I notice that …..." Baroness Gardner of Parkes - View Speech