Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton Excerpts

Tuesday 24th May 2011 Lords Chamber

[The Countess of Mar]

In the first report from the Select Committee on Procedure of the House, which was agreed by the House, the recommendation was that:

“The motion ‘That this bill do now pass’ should be moved formally and should not normally be debated. Ministers should if necessary respond to points raised on the motion by other Lords. The motion should not be an occasion for thanking those involved in the passage of the bill”.

[Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton]

My Lords, perhaps I may draw the government Whip’s attention to the fact that the word “normally” is used here, and “normally” in your Lordships' House means that it might not always apply.

[Earl Attlee]

I am sure the noble Baroness is right.