Debates between Lord Scott of Foscote and Baroness Neville-Rolfe during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Wed 16th Mar 2016

Trade Union Bill

Debate between Lord Scott of Foscote and Baroness Neville-Rolfe
Wednesday 16th March 2016

(9 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Scott of Foscote Portrait Lord Scott of Foscote (CB)
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My Lords, I rise simply to suggest that, where an important agreement, as this may be, is concerned, it ought to be an agreement in writing.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe Portrait Baroness Neville-Rolfe
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I thank my noble and learned friend Lord Mackay for his comments. It shows the value of scrutiny in this House. If I may, I will reflect on the point about it being in writing, but this is an area where we are finding a way through on the Bill.