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Proceeding contribution from Lord Rix (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 15 October 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill.

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

My Lords, unfortunately the noble Viscount, Lord Eccles, is not in his place, but I assure him that I learnt that brevity is the soul of wit the hard way in your Lordships’ House. The first question I asked, nearly 18 years ago, was shouted down by the Conservative Government of the time as "making a speech". I was then severely ticked off by the noble Earl, Lord Ferrers. So I learnt in those days that to keep things short was preferable. I only wish that some of your Lordships would also learn that lesson.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
713 c344 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Assessments Curriculum Apprentices Adult education Equality Finance Fees and charges Higher education Learning disability Offenders Qualifications Prisons National curriculum tests Political impartiality Statistics Standards Special educational needs Training Sports Vocational education Sixth form colleges Young People's Learning Agency Ofqual
Legislation
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk