"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
"To ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to take steps to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping...." Viscount Stansgate - View Speech
"I have been advised that we are expecting back-to-back votes on Amendments 369 and 369A to the Crime and Policing Bill, which are currently under discussion in group 1 in the Chamber. The Minister is on his feet, and it is quite possible that we will be interrupted before very …..." Viscount Stansgate - View Speech
"My Lords—or can I just say “Colleagues”?—I am very glad to have the opportunity to contribute to today’s debate, and what a pleasure it is to follow my noble friend Lady Thornton. I congratulate all the maiden speakers today. They were all excellent. They will all enrich the House, and …..." Viscount Stansgate - View Speech