House of Lords: Oral Questions

Baroness Royall of Blaisdon Excerpts

Thursday 21st March 2013 Lords Chamber

[Lord Hill of Oareford]

Because, my Lords.

[Baroness Royall of Blaisdon]

My Lords, I welcome all that the Leader has said. I just wish to place on record that I think that all Members would wish to ensure that those of us who feel a little nervous about asking supplementary questions should be encouraged to do so, and that we should have a much more accepting view in this House of those who feel somewhat reluctant to ask questions.

[Lord Hill of Oareford]

I agree with the noble Baroness entirely. One thing that Members of this House can do, particularly those who contribute more frequently in Oral Questions, is to observe our courtesies and give way to some Members who perhaps do not ask questions so often. I urge all Members to do so.