"The noble Lord’s party membership is going up—I am happy to hear it—by three in a month, probably. There are fewer members of all political parties than members of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
"My Lords, I hope that I am correct in understanding my noble friend as having indicated that the new scheme will be wholly divorced from the actual expenses incurred by Members of this House in coming here and undertaking their duties. I think that that is right—the noble Lord is …..." Lord Phillips of Sudbury - View Speech
"My Lords, I apologise to the right reverend Prelate for polluting his bit of the Bench. [Laughter.]
Is the Leader of the House aware of what I think is a military tradition, whereby the top brass who devise strategy are supposed to live with its consequences in practice? …..." Lord Phillips of Sudbury - View Speech