Rare Cancers Bill

Debate between Lord Blunkett and Lord Leong

2nd reading
Friday 16th January 2026 Lords Chamber

[Lord Blunkett (Lab)]

My Lords, may I take one minute of the House’s time? I commend what was just said by the noble Lord, whom I was pleased to work with many years ago, when he was the Minister. I am very pleased that he recalled the last contribution that my long-standing friend, Baroness Tessa Jowell, made in this House. I had the privilege of being the speaker immediately after her, which was one of the most difficult occasions of my life—

[Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Leong) (Lab)]

I remind my noble friend that his name is not on the list to speak.

[Lord Blunkett (Lab)]

My apologies.