Debates between Lord Geddes and Baroness Butler-Sloss during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Business of the House

Debate between Lord Geddes and Baroness Butler-Sloss
Tuesday 5th September 2023

(1 year, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Geddes Portrait The Deputy Speaker (Lord Geddes) (Con)
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The Question is that this Motion be agreed to. As many as are of that opinion will say content—

Baroness Butler-Sloss Portrait Baroness Butler-Sloss (CB)
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Perhaps I may be allowed to speak. I just wanted to ask the noble Lord the Leader of the House if we could find time to discuss this.

Lord True Portrait Lord True (Con)
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My Lords, I did not wish to make the point because I think that it sometimes appears as though I am reproving the House—which I am not; I am always open to the ear and will of the House—but we had a lengthy consultation, and indeed a debate and a vote, on this matter not so long ago. The House decided then not to change our sitting times.