"My Lords, it is my great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Taylor, whose presence at the Dispatch Box as Chief Whip I am greatly enjoying. I wish him and his family well for Christmas and the new year. I am sure that they will have a peaceful time …..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech
"Would the noble Lord be prepared to consider some changes at this late stage, because I am sure we could have some further discussion on this?..." Lord Bassam of Brighton - View Speech