Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 13 May 2013 Queen’s Speech
"My Lords, as the question has been raised, the Chief Whip gave the advice that if Members were to keep their remarks to eight minutes we would finish at 10 o’clock. I am advised that it is traditional in debates on the Queen’s Speech not to enforce the advisory rule, …..." Lord Wallace of Saltaire - View Speech
"My Lords, it would be appropriate to allow the Minister to finish answering one point before the next one is made...." Lord Wallace of Saltaire - View Speech
"My Lords, we have a rather tight timetable. I remind noble Lords that when the clock says four they are into the fifth minute and should sit down...." Lord Wallace of Saltaire - View Speech