Arrangement of Business

Earl of Clancarty Excerpts

Thursday 5th March 2026 Grand Committee

[Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Leong) (Lab)]

My Lords, before we start the debate, I remind the Grand Committee that we started this group last month and that only those who were here at the start of the group should contribute. A list has helpfully been provided by the clerks, if any noble Lords would like to check it before contributing. However, I understand the expectation was that the debate was likely to resume with the Opposition’s contribution before the Minister’s response.

[The Earl of Clancarty (CB)]

I apologise for the noble Baroness, Lady Freeman, who is unable to be here today.

[Lord Lucas (Con)]

My Lords, I suggest that, since the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe, is on her feet in the Chamber, we do not have just 30 seconds but should wait for the Division. It would seem very odd to have a short intervention. If you want one, you can have one from me.