In a previous post, I mentioned the humour exihibited by Lord Hart of Chilton during his speech seconding the motion on the address at the start of the session. When he was made a peer, he was a special adviser to the then Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine, and continued in that role for his successor, Lord…
Some of the most amusing comments in the House have come from the formidable Baroness Trumpington (second from the right in the photograph). Over the years – she was elevated to the peerage in 1980 – she has come out with a number of notable one-liners. A few years ago, there was a question on the…
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…
