"I thank the noble Lord for that moment’s reflection, which does great service to your Lordships' House. I am very grateful to him...." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"My Lords, I was waiting for those words, and that is why I had not made a procedural intervention. Having now heard what the noble Baroness has said, I will be content, for the orderly process of business, if the Government accept this. Of course, that is on the understanding …..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"My Lords, I apologise for this intervention, which is, I confess, rather opportunistic. However, I have been given a copy of our forward business. I hate to say this but it lists Grand Committee on the Welfare Reform Bill as being held in the Moses Room. I assume and hope …..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech