"That concludes Oral Questions for today. Those who wish to stream out of the Chamber can do so quickly and quietly...." Lord Forsyth of Drumlean - View Speech
"My Lords, perhaps I might add a few words of my own. As has been said, Lord Mackay of Clashfern brought to public life a wonderful combination of brilliance, courtesy, principle and faith. He was formidable, but never vain. He was learned, but never showy. He was firm in judgment …..." Lord Forsyth of Drumlean - View Speech
"My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, on 7 July. There will be an opportunity for the House to pay tribute to Lord Mackay in due course. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences …..." Lord Forsyth of Drumlean - View Speech
"My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirement with effect from today of the noble Lord, Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. On behalf of the House, I thank the noble Lord for his much-valued service …..." Lord Forsyth of Drumlean - View Speech
"My Lords, before inviting the Minister to respond to the noble Baroness’s topical Question, which is about the attack on Muslims in Edinburgh last week, I remind the House that no reference should be made to the criminal case currently before the courts in relation to the individual charged with …..." Lord Forsyth of Drumlean - View Speech
"My Lords, that completes Oral Questions for today. Those Members who wish to disappear from the Chamber should do so now...." Lord Forsyth of Drumlean - View Speech