Arrangement of Business
Debate between Baroness Williams of Trafford and Lord Falconer of Thoroton
Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Lab)
My Lords, I echo what the Chief Whip has said in relation to the enormous amount of work that has gone into producing the Marshalled List. I also strongly echo what he has said about the temper of the debate, which must do credit to the House. Thirdly, I invite any Member of the House who wishes to degroup pursuant to the suggested groupings from the Whips’ Office today to approach me so that we can discuss an orderly way of dealing with these amendments. Finally, I have been told this morning that 900-plus amendments is the highest-ever number of amendments to a Bill, and I am wondering what conclusion I should draw from that.
Baroness Williams of Trafford (Con)
My Lords, I thank the Government Chief Whip for outlining the process for tomorrow, which is entirely within the normal run of things. I also join him in thanking everyone who has worked so hard to draw up the amendments and the groupings.