All 1 Debates between Lord Wallace of Saltaire and Lord Balfe

Trade Union Bill

Debate between Lord Wallace of Saltaire and Lord Balfe
Monday 8th February 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Wallace of Saltaire Portrait Lord Wallace of Saltaire
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My Lords, I have not seen the poll so I shall go and discover what the situation is. We have given this a fair wind and I think it is time that I withdraw my amendment. However, I wish to mark that this raises some very large problems about government to do with fairness, how government tries to represent all the citizens of this country, as it does, and the balance of legislation. I think that the Government would be extremely unwise not to bear that in mind in the happy first six months after their victory.

Lord Balfe Portrait Lord Balfe
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The noble Lord is a very good example of a sinner who repents. I have happy memories of him standing at the Dispatch Box defending our Government for many years.

Lord Wallace of Saltaire Portrait Lord Wallace of Saltaire
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My Lords, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.