HL Deb 19 December 1988 vol 502 c1196

7.42 p.m.

The Earl of Arran rose to move, That the order laid before the House on 12th December be approved [3rd Report from the Joint Committee].—(The Earl of Arran.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.

7.43 p.m.

Viscount Long

My Lords, I beg to move the House do now adjourn during pleasure until eight o'clock.

Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede

My Lords, I believe that the time should be five minutes past eight, as indicated earlier by the Government Whip.

Viscount Long

My Lords, I apologise. I beg to move that the House do now adjourn during pleasure until five minutes past eight.

Moved accordingly, and, on Question, Motion agreed to.

[The sitting was suspended from 7.44 to 8.5 p.m.]