All 1 Debates between Lord Howell of Guildford and Lord Crickhowell

Pope Benedict XVI: State Visit Funding

Debate between Lord Howell of Guildford and Lord Crickhowell
Thursday 10th February 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Howell of Guildford Portrait Lord Howell of Guildford
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I am not quite sure what the noble Lord is saying. He is right—this was partly a visit by a head of state to Her Majesty the Queen, and a pastoral visit. The money I am talking about related to the heads of state costs incurred by the Government—and rightly so. The Church also made its contribution to other pastoral costs, but I am talking about the Government’s costs.

Lord Crickhowell Portrait Lord Crickhowell
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My Lords, did I hear my noble friend correctly? I think he said that the original allocation decisions were made in March 2010. Am I therefore right in thinking that he is vigorously defending the original decisions of the previous Government?

Lord Howell of Guildford Portrait Lord Howell of Guildford
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Yes, I often find myself in that position.