Tag Archives: Lord Whitty

Debating the Digital Economy Bill

Lord Norton 03/12/2009 – 10:55 am

Yesterday's Second Reading debate on the Digital Economy Bill produced some good speeches: the most telling critiques of the Bill were provided by Lord Lucas on the Conservative benches and Lord Whitty on the Labour benches.  The debate is well worth reading.  The first speaker on the Conservative side was former Cabinet minister, Lord Fowler, and I thought readers may enjoy his opening comments […]

Wit of Westminster

Lord Norton 08/08/2008 – 7:53 pm

Howridiculous asked me if I would give examples of humorous contributions made by peers in debate.  The House takes issues seriously, but it appreciates the occasional flash of humour.  Several instances come to mind.  There was an occasion when Lord Whitty was a minister, answering a question on the effect of the use of mobile 'phones on aircraft.  There were several supplementaries from p […]