"My Lords, we now have 20 minutes of Back-Bench questions. In order that we can get as many noble Lords in as possible, I remind noble Lords that their contributions should be questions, not speeches...." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, the Clerk of the Parliaments has confirmed to me that the clerks have recorded the names of every noble Lord who was here at the start of this debate. They will be circulated to the Chief Whips, including me, and the Convenor of the Cross Benches next week...." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, my noble and learned friend Lord Falconer gave some very useful statistics to the House. I do not intend to comment on them further. I will make the list the noble Lord, Lord Harper, asked for available; I do so very happily. The noble Lord, Lord Lansley, made …..." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"I am conscious of the time; it is now nearly quarter to six. So, it quite clear that this debate is not going to finish tonight and we are going to have to adjourn mid-group. This is absolutely fine, but we will take the intervention from the noble Lord, Lord …..." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech
"My Lords, before we begin debate in Committee today, I have a few brief remarks to make. First, I reiterate my thanks, on behalf of the whole House, to all staff across the House for their work facilitating this sitting. A huge amount of work takes place during the day …..." Lord Kennedy of Southwark - View Speech