"My Lords, I must inform the House that if this amendment is agreed to I will not be able to call Amendments 28 and 29...." Viscount Ullswater - View Speech
"My Lords, would Her Majesty's Government reconsider their stance on civil partnerships for heterosexual couples? Apart from fairness and equality of treatment, many older people would wish to benefit from the financial security and the next-of-kin advantages that it offers without going through a marriage ceremony, which can very often …..." Viscount Ullswater - View Speech
"My Lords, if there is a Division in the House, the Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes. It is unlikely, but I ought to say that...." Viscount Ullswater - View Speech
"My Lords, I must advise your Lordships that if the amendment is agreed, I will not be able to call Amendment 6 because of pre-emption...." Viscount Ullswater - View Speech
"I should advise the House that if this Motion is agreed to the second Motion in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Lipsey, cannot be called by reason of pre-emption...." Viscount Ullswater - View Speech
"I must advise your Lordships that if this amendment is agreed to, I cannot call Amendment 130 by reason of pre-emption...." Viscount Ullswater - View Speech
"My Lords, when will the Government amend the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 to include heterosexual civil partnerships? This would even up the playing field for those who do not wish to get married, especially those in later life who need financial security but do not want to upset …..." Viscount Ullswater - View Speech
"My Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, this Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes...." Viscount Ullswater - View Speech