House of Lords: Peers’ Entrance

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts

Thursday 18th July 2013 Lords Chamber

[The Chairman of Committees]

I think that all members of the Administration and Works Committee and of the domestic committees realise the importance of having a proper and thorough consultation before making and announcing decisions.

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock]

Would the noble Lord the Chairman of Committees care to hazard a guess at what further surprises Black Rod may have up his sleeve for us?

[The Chairman of Committees]

I am not sure that Black Rod keeps his surprises up his sleeve. In answer to the noble Lord, I have no detailed knowledge—they would not be surprises if I knew them.