House of Lords Act 1999 (Amendment) Bill [HL] Debate
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Lord Taylor of Holbeach
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House of Lords Act 1999 (Amendment) Bill [HL]
Lord Taylor of Holbeach ExcerptsFriday 9th December 2016
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Lord Cormack
My Lords, in the 46 years I have been in this building, no Private Member’s Bill has ever got on to the statute book if the Government were opposed to it. We should bring these proceedings to a close.
Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Con)
My Lords, I believe that the following business is tabled for two o’clock. Does the noble Lord agree that the House should adjourn and that the debate on this Bill should be concluded?
Lord Taylor of Holbeach
My Lords, I think we have reached a point where both sides have had an opportunity to discuss this matter. I proposed an adjournment because the noble Earl, Lord Lytton, who has tabled the next business, was not present at that time. However, I wish to withdraw my proposal for an adjournment on the ground that the noble Earl is now present. I propose that the House do now resume.