Arrangement of Business

Debate between Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb and Lord Taylor of Holbeach

Monday 4th February 2019 Lords Chamber

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

It has none at all to the matter we are discussing. My noble friend the Lord Privy Seal will move a business Motion to follow what I have just said.

[Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (GP)]

My Lords, could the Chief Whip explain just how much all these extra days we will sit will cost the taxpayer? It seems to be a concern.

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

Noble Lords are not obliged to claim their expenses but, should they wish to do so, they can. I think this House offers the taxpayer very good value for money, and I am not at all ashamed of its deliberations and their necessity. We should be proud of this House. I am very grateful to the Leader of the Opposition for registering her support for the programme we will have to consider over the next couple of months. We know that we will be busy and I am grateful for the support of noble Lords in going through that process together.