"My Lords, that concludes Oral Questions for today. When I sit down, any Members who wish to leave before the next business are invited to do so quickly and quietly...." Viscount Stansgate - View Speech
"My Lords, one of the advantages of having volunteered to stay beyond the Whip issued to these Benches tonight—and it is 12.50 am—is that it gives me the opportunity briefly to comment on Amendment 318B, moved by the noble Lord, Lord Norton of Louth. There is great merit in the …..." Viscount Stansgate - View Speech
"My Lords, my apologies. That will teach me not to believe the Whips when they say there will be another vote straightaway. The debate continues...." Viscount Stansgate - View Speech
"My Lords, the debate we were due to hold on the UK’s civil preparedness for war has had to be postponed, because we have run out of time. I take this opportunity to wish all Members, clerks, doorkeepers and our Hansard writers a peaceful and restful Easter Recess...." Viscount Stansgate - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome my noble friend’s points about the consultation process; there is a great deal to consult about. As one Tesco consumer to another, can my noble friend confirm that, almost irrespective of the consultation, the Government are determined to allow an individual, if they wish, to delete …..." Viscount Stansgate - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for that Answer. The House knows how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz poses a real risk to the world economy, not only because one-fifth of global oil supplies cannot be moved but because of the growing risk of fertiliser shortages and the effects …..." Viscount Stansgate - View Speech
"My Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I hope the House will understand why it is being asked...." Viscount Stansgate - View Speech