Derek McDowell (Labour)

I endorse what others have said with regard to yesterday's proceedings reflecting on last week's proceedings. The defence the Leader made of the Minister was well made and justified. The fault lies with the Whips in the other House. This is not the first time they have behaved in the fashion they did last Friday and it will not be the last.

It is worth making the point that we had a good debate when the Minister came to the House and spoke without interruption last Wednesday.