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Baroness Watkins of Tavistock Excerpts

Tuesday 14th May 2024 Lords Chamber

[Lord Wigley (PC)]

My Lords—

[The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Watkins of Tavistock) (CB)]

The time for questions has completed.

[Lord Wigley (PC)]

There have been no Back-Bench questions.

[The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Watkins of Tavistock) (CB)]

I regret that, but unless I am advised otherwise, it was a 10-minute Question and it has been completed.

[Baroness Fox of Buckley (Non-Afl)]

With no Back-Benchers.

[The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Watkins of Tavistock) (CB)]

The time is complete.

[Lord Wigley (PC)]

It is totally unsatisfactory that we are in this position. Normally, the 10 minutes kicks in after the Front-Benchers have spoken and there is an opportunity for Back-Benchers to ask questions. Why is that not the case now?

[The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Watkins of Tavistock) (CB)]

I acknowledge that it appeared to be unsatisfactory. The guidance is absolutely clear that it is 10 minutes, and both Front-Bench spokesmen spent considerable time in asking their questions. There can be no further debate on the matter and we will continue with the other proceedings.