Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Mar 2022 Ukraine Update
"My Lords, we have 20 minutes for Back-Bench questions. If noble Lords can ask a short question and do not make speeches, it will allow everyone to get a chance to ask a question...." Lord Ashton of Hyde - View Speech
"My Lords, I know that the speaking time is advisory and that the noble Lord has been interrupted, but we have a lot of speakers and a Statement, so if he is willing, it would be good if he could bring his remarks to a conclusion...." Lord Ashton of Hyde - View Speech
"I remind noble Lords about the four-minute limit, because otherwise we are going to cut into the Minister's reply...." Lord Ashton of Hyde - View Speech
"My Lords, in view of the importance of this Statement, the usual channels have agreed an extra 20 minutes for questions, so Back-Bench questions will be for 40 minutes. May I remind noble Lords that this time is for brief questions, not speeches? For noble Lords who wish to make …..." Lord Ashton of Hyde - View Speech
"My Lords, there have been equal numbers on both sides so if we are very quick, we can have the Conservative and then the Cross Benches...." Lord Ashton of Hyde - View Speech
"My Lords, I remind noble Lords that this is a time-limited debate. The remaining noble Lords except for my noble friend the Minister have a time limit of three minutes, so when the Clock shows three minutes, their speaking time is up...." Lord Ashton of Hyde - View Speech
"I should say to the noble Lord that this is a Question for Short Debate with a speakers’ list. I am sure that my noble friend the Minister will be able to write to the noble Lord...." Lord Ashton of Hyde - View Speech