"My Lords, before the clerk starts the clock for Back-Bench questions, we have 30 minutes. I know a lot of noble Lords want to contribute. Can they please be as brief as possible? That gives as many noble Lords as possible a chance to express their views and ask questions …..." Lord Taylor of Holbeach - View Speech
"My Lords, I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to acquaint the House that they, having been informed of the purport of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill, have consented to place their interests, so far as they …..." Lord Taylor of Holbeach - View Speech
"My Lords, this is an opportunity that the House gives itself each year, so that we can not only depart with the Christmas greetings of the noble Lord, Lord Young, but wish a happy Christmas to all the staff who support this House. We are extremely lucky in this …..." Lord Taylor of Holbeach - View Speech
"If I can just explain—those amendments that are part of the groups that the pre-empted amendments belong to will occur later on, when we come to them in order...." Lord Taylor of Holbeach - View Speech