§ 3.28 p.m.
§ Baroness LLEWELYN-DAVIES of HASTOEMy Lords, on behalf of my noble friend the Leader of the House, I beg to move the Motion standing in his name on the Order Paper.
Moved, That leave be given to the Lord Banks to advance the Second Reading of the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill from Tuesday the 8th of March to Monday the 7th of March.—(Baroness Llewelyn-Davies of Hastoe.)
§ Lord SHINWELLMy Lords, I am sorry to intervene, but I am somewhat confused about the terminology in this proposition. I always understood, but I am ready to be corrected, particularly by the intellectuals in your Lordships' House, that the term "advance" meant going forward. Now I understand from this proposition that "advance" means going backward. Is this the new strategy of the Government? Can somebody explain the matter to me?
§ Baroness LLEWELYN-DAVIES of HASTOEMy Lords, it is my experience that we usually proceed crabwise. Whatever it is, it is quite effective.
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.