United States: Haggis Ban Debate

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Lord Forsyth of Drumlean

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United States: Haggis Ban

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Thursday 15th January 2015

(9 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My Lords, what a good idea. As the noble Lord does not appear to like the taste of the,

“Great chieftain o’ the pudding-race”,

I recommend a large tot of whisky.

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean Portrait Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Con)
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My Lords, given the seriousness of this matter, should the Government not consider appointing a special envoy with energy and imagination to go to the United States and stay there until this matter is resolved? Could I suggest that Alex Salmond is currently looking for work?

Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My Lords, I was going to say that it is a question of priorities, but that is an eminently sensible suggestion.

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