Proceeding contribution from Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 27 May 2010. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Queen's Speech.
Queen's Speech
I note what my noble friend said—or, as he told me yesterday he would prefer me to call him, "my noble acquaintance". He is still coming to terms with the oiks that this coalition is bringing with it. Let me say a few personal words. I know the esteem in which this House is currently held; I see every day the value and diligence of its work and the expertise noble Lords bring to scrutiny—that is now—but I am clear that this House as presently constituted is not sustainable. We could soon be a House of more than 800 Peers—
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