House of Lords: Oral Questions Debate

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House of Lords: Oral Questions

Baroness Walmsley Excerpts
Thursday 21st March 2013

(11 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Hill of Oareford Portrait Lord Hill of Oareford
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That is a very good principle in life, my Lords.

Baroness Walmsley Portrait Baroness Walmsley
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Does my noble friend agree that there are occasions when certain Members of this House who find some difficulty in standing up quickly should be shown a little more patience by the rest of the House?

Lord Hill of Oareford Portrait Lord Hill of Oareford
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I do agree with that, my Lords. I think that all the Front Benches and the Convenor try extremely hard to look around and see which Members might need that little bit of latitude.