Welfare Reform and Work Bill

Debate between Lord Taylor of Holbeach and Baroness Sherlock

Monday 7th December 2015 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Sherlock]

My Lords, I understood that it had been agreed between the usual channels that this was the point at which we would finish. If that has changed then perhaps somebody might have told the Chief Whip before he left.

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Con)]

I do apologise, but I came into the Chamber expecting that we would be going on to the next group. We have fallen short of the target today by three groups. It is up to noble Lords to decide how they deal with this Bill but I do advise that, if we adjourn the Committee at this stage, it will put us under pressure on successive days. The matter is in the hands of the Committee. If the Opposition do not wish to continue, I will note that point and adjourn the Committee.

[Baroness Sherlock]

My Lords, I think that that is deeply unfair. I am well aware of the discussions that were held in the usual channels. I am well aware that representations were made that today was likely to be tight. Things always move slowly on the first day and there were a very large number of amendments with a very large number of Peers attached to them. I think we fully expected to be at this point. I thought that we might make the next group, but since we have not, I presumed that we would go on to the next day. I am sorry to say it, but I am disappointed. I think we should stick to the agreement that has been made.

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

In that case, I suggest that the Committee adjourn.

Immigration: Home Office Meetings

Debate between Lord Taylor of Holbeach and Baroness Sherlock

Monday 3rd December 2012 Lords Chamber

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

Indeed. I am sure that that information is available. The question is how it is collated.

[Baroness Sherlock]

My Lords, the Minister told the House that the Government’s resolution is all that they need to solve the problem. Would a little humility not be in order? Maybe if the Minister spent some time looking at why previous solutions have failed, there might be more chance that the Government will succeed. Does he agree with me?

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

I am always prepared to learn. Indeed, I have asked for a meeting with John Vine as a result of the report that I received the other day.

Alcohol: Pricing

Debate between Lord Taylor of Holbeach and Baroness Sherlock

Monday 29th October 2012 Lords Chamber

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

I can reassure the noble Lord that the consultation is very much aware of that issue.

[Baroness Sherlock]

My Lords, is it true that more over-65s are admitted to hospital with alcohol-related problems than 18 to 25 year-olds? If so, what are the Government doing about this?

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

My Lords, that was one of the assertions in the programme—that the number had indeed increased—and it is a matter of concern. Although we have amused ourselves with this issue to some degree, there is a serious context in which we are discussing it.