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Procedure of the House

Debate between Baroness O'Cathain and Lord Desai
Wednesday 24th April 2013

(11 years, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness O'Cathain Portrait Baroness O'Cathain
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My Lords, I think the noble Lord should cast his mind back to what happens on such occasions. I always note just how courteous people are about not interrupting people with mobility issues, and we all listen very intently to them. Actually, they normally obey the rules much better than those of us who are able-bodied.

Lord Desai Portrait Lord Desai
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My Lords, I want to make one brief remark on the limit to the number of Questions we can ask. Rationing is an equitable but inefficient way of doing things. I hope that if the House accepts this we would be allowed a shadow trade in surplus Questions. Since I do not ask any Questions I will gladly trade mine with my noble friend Lord Barnett, who is always asking Questions.