There is a lot of competition in that respect. I merely say that on this Bill it is not worth the House taking a position that is a departure from its normal practice. I genuinely fear that the Lord Chancellor will use such a vote to muster support against the much more serious amendments that we have sent back for the Commons to consider. That will not help us in sticking to those amendments, should they come back to us. That is why I will not be in either Lobby this evening if the noble and learned Lord decides to test the opinion of the House.
Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Beecham
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 December 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill.
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