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House of Lords (Amendment) Bill [HL]

My Lords, again, I play the spoilsport. I have to remind noble Lords of the Companion, which says: "““A member of the House who is speaking may be interrupted with a brief question for clarification””." I repeat, "““a brief question for clarification””." It continues: "““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 am conscious that some extremely senior Members of this House are present and taking part in this debate. Everyone wants the debate to flow and these are important matters, but it is worth all noble Lords remembering that this debate—of all debates—should be in accordance with the conventions of the House.