Business of the House

Debate between Lord Hunt of Kings Heath and Lord Framlingham
Wednesday 4th September 2019

(6 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Framlingham Portrait Lord Framlingham
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I do not know how to respond to that. I know my noble friend’s position on this matter. He has stated it time and again. He is not going to change, so I do not think it is worth engaging with him in this way—

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath Portrait Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lab)
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My Lords, the Prime Minister’s decision to prorogue Parliament: was that not a guillotine?

Lord Framlingham Portrait Lord Framlingham
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No, it is called a Prorogation. It is a long word. I am not giving way until I have explained to the noble Lord and answered his earlier query.

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