Geo-Blocking Regulation (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Debate between Lord Griffiths of Burry Port and Lord Howarth of Newport

Tuesday 9th April 2019 Lords Chamber

[Lord Griffiths of Burry Port (Lab)]

My Lords, I begin by refuting what the noble Lord, Lord McNally, said about himself. There can be no comparison between him and the President of the United States; it may be that neither of them knows how to pronounce reciprocity, but the President would not know what it meant either. Let it be said also that the little exchange between my noble friend Lord Howarth and the noble Lord, Lord McNally, is indicative of where our manner of conducting these discussions has got us. Two people, for whom I have respect—and, indeed, affection—are capable of having a real bout of reciprocal hostility, if not animosity—

[Lord Howarth of Newport]

I have absolutely no hostility towards the noble Lord, Lord McNally. I am very fond of him; please correct the record.

[Lord McNally]

There is no animosity on my side.