Renters’ Rights Bill

Debate between Lord Berkeley of Knighton and Baroness Wheeler

Committee stage
Thursday 24th April 2025 Lords Chamber

[Lord Berkeley of Knighton (CB)]

My Lords, as someone who farms, albeit not on the same scale as the noble Lords who have spoken thus far, or indeed anywhere near it, I am very sensitive to the requirement for security of tenants. On the other hand, I know that—

[Captain of the King’s Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard and Deputy Chief Whip (Baroness Wheeler) (Lab)]

Excuse me, can the noble Lord confirm that he was here at the start of the debate?

[Lord Berkeley of Knighton (CB)]

I was here earlier.

[Baroness Wheeler (Lab)]

But, as the noble Lord was not here from the start of the debate, I am afraid he cannot speak.