"Could I ask the noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer, to write to the noble and right reverend Lord about those things? We have had enough explanation from the noble and learned Lord. We need to move on to the noble Lord, Lord Carlile...." Baroness Wheeler - View Speech
"My Lords, the House generally rises around 3 pm on Fridays. To go beyond 3 pm, we would need the consent of the Committee...." Baroness Wheeler - View Speech
"My Lords, it is not an arbitrary timetable. Many people have spoken on palliative care both at Second Reading and today, and I respect that totally. I am just saying that we need to respect the rules of the House to be able to adjourn. It is better if we …..." Baroness Wheeler - View Speech
"My Lords, it is now 2.33 pm. I suggest that the Committee might like to hear from Front-Benchers now to ensure that we can conclude proceedings in an orderly manner, as planned, around 3 pm...." Baroness Wheeler - View Speech
"I remind the noble Baroness that, in withdrawing amendments, statements need to be brief. She does not need to summarise the debate...." Baroness Wheeler - View Speech
"My Lords, while we are on the subject of interventions, I remind the Committee that a Member who is speaking may be interrupted with a brief question of clarification. A Member may justifiably refuse to give way. Let us try to stick to the people who have their names on …..." Baroness Wheeler - View Speech