Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice
Wednesday 15th December 2010

(14 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord McNally Portrait Lord McNally
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That is quite right and we would deal with it. However, I am suggesting that we have discussions about it without preconditions. I am grateful for the intervention of my noble and learned friend. He raises another issue that we can take on board when we look at the matter. I am glad that the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, is not the only one who supplies lifeboats, although he is not here today.

Lord Wills Portrait Lord Wills
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I am afraid that I am baffled by the Minister’s position. Perhaps that is what he intends. Will he clarify exactly why he is resisting the proposition put forward by my noble and learned friend Lord Falconer?