Death of a Member: Baroness Thatcher

Debate between Lord Thomas of Swynnerton and Baroness Anelay of St Johns

Wednesday 10th April 2013 Lords Chamber

[Lord Thomas of Swynnerton]

My Lords—

[Baroness Anelay of St Johns]

My Lords, I know that there is something of an enthusiasm for making contributions, which we all welcome, but having had a few sotto voce conversations, going round the groups, it now looks as though my noble friend Lord Waddington might go next, given his service to the Government. We will then hear from the noble Lord, Lord Williamson, on the Cross Benches and the noble Lord, Lord Griffiths, who has been patiently waiting for some time. My noble friend Lord King, the noble Lord, Lord Birt, again for the Cross Benches, and then my noble and learned friend Lord Mackay of Clashfern will go next before we return to other Benches. I am most grateful to the Leader of the Opposition for giving me advance notice of some of those on her own Benches who yet hope to speak.