Health and Care Bill

Lord Ashton of Hyde Excerpts

Committee stage
Wednesday 9th February 2022 Lords Chamber

[Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)]

My Lords, I am a bit reluctant to get up again and say something, because when I did this yesterday, we sat until 3.25 am. The Opposition Chief Whip has asked me to point out that we still have 10 groups to go. Unfortunately, I am speaking mainly to the Front Benches, which have been very co-operative, but we still have 10 groups to go, and the usual channels have agreed between us that this Bill must complete this evening. So I implore noble Lords not only to be brief, as I have said many times before, but to limit their points to those that are relevant to the amendments before the Committee. I know the Front Benches will seek to do the same, so I hope all noble Lords will try to be very brief and to the point. Then we can get through this in a reasonable time.

Amendments 293 to 294 not moved.

--- Later in debate ---

Bill reported with amendments.

[Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)]

My Lords, just before we finish, I say on behalf of us all a big thank you to the clerks, the doorkeepers, the Bill team and all the officials who have worked so late.

House adjourned at 1.04 am.