Refugees: Deaths in Mediterranean and Aegean Seas

Lord Cormack Excerpts

Monday 11th April 2016 Lords Chamber

[The Earl of Courtown]

I think the noble Lord refers to the amendment to the Immigration Bill in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Dubs. These matters are being considered.

[Lord Cormack (Con)]

My Lords, should we not take this opportunity of congratulating my noble friend Lord Bates and thanking him for the exemplary way in which he conducted himself on the Front Bench?

[The Earl of Courtown]

My Lords, I could not agree more. He has been of great help to many of us on the Front Bench. I remember once sitting in this position with him whispering answers to me during Question Time. We must also be aware that he is bringing attention to this country’s Walk for Truce, which is a very important thing.