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Identity Documents Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 21 December 2010. It occurred during Legislative debate on Identity Documents Bill.
My Lords, as there have been a number of interruptions, and we are perhaps following precedents which perhaps should have been challenged before, I shall just read to Members on both sides what the Companion says on this matter: "““A member of the House who is speaking may be interrupted with a brief question for clarification. Giving way accords with the traditions and customary courtesy of the House. It is, however, recognised that a member may justifiably refuse to give way, for instance, in the middle of an argument, or to repeated interruption, or in time-limited proceedings when time is short. Lengthy or frequent interventions should not be made, even with the consent of the member speaking””." I suggest that we stick to the Companion.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
723 c1001 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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