Business of the House

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts

Monday 30th January 2017 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bassam of Brighton (Lab)]

My Lords, I rise only briefly to thank the Government Chief Whip for the courtesy he extended to me and other colleagues in advising us early of his thoughts about the timetable and also for listening to our urgent representations to ensure that the House has the fullest opportunity to debate the Bill and consider amendments. I am particularly pleased that we probably have a bit longer than our colleagues in the Commons to look at the details. I am very grateful to the noble Lord.

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab)]

If this House were to disagree with the other place, when would the sessions of ping-pong take place?