Business of the House
Debate between Countess of Mar and Lord Pannick(5 years, 1 month ago)
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The Deputy Speaker (The Countess of Mar) (CB)
My Lords, I am instructed by the House to say that the Motion “That the Question be now put” is considered a most exceptional procedure, and that the House must not accept it save in circumstances where it is felt to be the only means of ensuring the proper conduct of the business of the House. Further, if the Member who seeks to move it persists in his intention, the practice of the House is that the Motion be put without debate.
Criminal Justice and Courts Bill
Debate between Countess of Mar and Lord Pannick(9 years, 6 months ago)
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The Countess of Mar (CB)
I am sorry to remind the noble Lord, but this is Report and nobody should speak after the Minister except the person winding up.
Lord Pannick
I am very happy if the noble Lord wishes to clarify a matter. He does not; so be it. For my part, I remain troubled by this matter. I continue to think that it is important. I am not going to pursue it tonight but no doubt there will be other opportunities at some stage to do so. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.