Business of the House Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice
Thursday 16th February 2012

(12 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord McNally Portrait Lord McNally
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The noble Lord is right that it is usually good to synchronise the dates. However, I am informed that they were announced last October and that there were no objections in either House. As the noble Lord put down a Written Question, I am sure that a considered Written Answer from a higher grade than mine will give him the explanation.

Lord Campbell-Savours Portrait Lord Campbell-Savours
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Was the director of facilities not consulted before the decision was taken? Surely he works to a budget and should know—and should have been asked—whether this was an efficient use of resources.