Crime and Policing Bill Debate

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Crime and Policing Bill

Baroness Falkner of Margravine Excerpts
Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames Portrait Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames (LD)
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My Lords, I hope I will be permitted to speak briefly. I have followed the arguments on all these matters throughout these proceedings.

Baroness Falkner of Margravine Portrait Baroness Falkner of Margravine (CB)
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My Lords, my understanding of the Companion is that the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, is correct in what he said: if it wishes, the House can set aside the Companion and hear from a noble Lord, but in that case a Motion has to be put and voted upon.

Lord Walney Portrait Lord Walney (CB)
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My Lords, I do not know whether this is helpful in any way—probably not—but as the proposer of the Motion, I really would appreciate hearing what the noble Lord on the Front Bench has to say on it.