High Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) Bill
Debate between Lord Adonis and Lord Bradshaw
2nd reading (Hansard): House of Lords
Monday 9th September 2019
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Monday 9th September 2019
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Lord Bradshaw
I am aware of the advisory speaking time. It was imposed on us by the Government’s edict.
Lord Adonis
My Lords, regardless of what the noble Lord has said, I think that it is quite unacceptable that speeches on a matter of such importance should be restricted in this way when in fact the House is under no time constraint whatever, except one artificially imposed by the Government.