Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill

Lord Bassam of Brighton Excerpts

Monday 11th November 2013 Lords Chamber

[Lord Newby]

As my noble friend the Chief Whip said last week, she was willing to hear alternative proposals from the Opposition Chief Whip about legislation for next Monday. As far as I understand, no proposals came forth. If the Opposition Chief Whip has some new proposals that he wants to make, obviously my noble friend’s door is always open. However, it is now very late and potentially unfair to people whose legislation might be coming next week to suggest changing the business for next Monday now.

[The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Bassam of Brighton) (Lab)]

Would the noble Lord be prepared to consider some changes at this late stage, because I am sure we could have some further discussion on this?

[Lord Newby]

My Lords, the usual channels are always open.