Tuesday 11th October 2016

(8 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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I agree with the sentiments my noble friend expresses.

Lord Cormack Portrait Lord Cormack (Con)
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My Lords, last time I asked my noble friend this question he said that “shortly” would be “soon”. Is it any sooner?

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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I suspected this question might come up, so I have been thumbing through my thesaurus, which is quite well read. All I can say is that perhaps “shortly” will also mean “imminently”.