"As the noble Lord was kind enough to refer to me, perhaps I may briefly respond. I have to say that I do not think that this is a very well-drafted, apposite or timely Bill, but on the other hand I think that the thrust of it is good. What …..." Lord Richard - View Speech
"Before the Minister sits down, can I ask him to clarify that, with regards to this Bill, “in due course” means that we will hear something on Third Reading?..." Lord Richard - View Speech
"My Lords, I detect that the atmosphere in the House is that we are anxious to get on, listen to the Minister and hear what the Government have to say. I therefore wish to give her two or three sentences of advice and then sit down.
"My noble friend is making a speech from the Front Bench. With great respect, the Minister ought to have the courtesy to listen to it...." Lord Richard - View Speech