European Union Bill

Lord Stoddart of Swindon Excerpts

Wednesday 30th March 2011 Lords Chamber

[Lord Tomlinson]

Further to that point, if that was widespread concern across the House, perhaps it would have been better raised by someone who was in attendance at the debate.

[Lord Stoddart of Swindon]

My Lords, I was in attendance at the debate and was concerned at the way in which the noble Lord, Lord Pearson, was treated. The fact that he was able to take it with his usual good nature should not detract from the fact that some remarks were made in a spiteful way. That is not in accordance with the traditions of the House, and nor should it be. I am sure that the little debate this afternoon will be taken note of, and that future debates on European Union matters will be a little less vicious.

Motion agreed.