§ Lord Elwyn-JonesMy Lords, before the beginning of business today, I feel sure that the whole House would like me on this most happy day to wish many happy returns to the noble and learned Lord the Lord Chancellor.
§ Lord Elwyn-JonesHe has, if I may say so, filled the Woolsack very appropriately; and we wish him a long, long and happy life. We wish him many happy returns of the day.
§ The Lord President of the Council (Viscount Whitelaw)My Lords, I should like to thank the noble and learned Lord, Lord Elwyn-Jones, very much for that kind expression to my noble and learned friend the Lord Chancellor and naturally to associate all my noble friends on this side of the House with that kind expression. He has many friends in this House and many friends in the country. I am sure that all will be delighted today.
§ Baroness SeearMy Lords, we on these Benches join in the congratulations. We are in a specially privileged position in relation to the noble and learned Lord the Lord Chancellor. We hear his asides far more than do other people and we greatly enjoy them.