HL Deb 05 July 1989 vol 509 cc1229-30

7.8 p.m.

Read a third time.

Viscount Montgomery of Alamein

My Lords, I beg to move that the Bill do now pass.

As this measure now completes its passage through your Lordships' House, I should like to thank those who have given support, particularly the noble Lord, Lord Cledwyn, and my noble friend Lord Glenarthur.

The Bill came from another place with several defects. We have been able to straighten them out, which is a good example of the valuable revising role of the Upper House. The Bill returns to another place in good shape, and serves to draw attention to the useful and important work of the Interparliamentary Union and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, two parliamentary organisations working for international understanding, which is a worthwhile cause. I wish them and the Bill a swift and safe passage. My Lords, I beg to move that the Bill do now pass.

Moved, That the Bill do now pass.—(Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.)

Lord Glenarthur

My Lords, I should like to thank my noble friend for his words. I am glad that all sides of your Lordships' House have been able to support my noble friend's measure. I very much endorse what he has said, and I would add that it has been something of a model for short speeches.

Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos

My Lords, perhaps I may also endorse what the noble Lord, Lord Glenarthur, has said, and thank the noble Viscount for the skilful way in which he has piloted the Bill without any difficulty whatsoever throughout all its stages. We now say farewell to the Bill, and we wish the IPU and CPA great success over the next 100 years.

Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran

My Lords, allow me also to congratulate the noble Viscount on the skilful way in which he has proceeded with the Bill, and to support what the noble Lord, Lord Cledwyn, has said. I hope that the organisations with which this Bill is concerned will have every success in the future.

On Question, Bill passed, and returned to the Commons.

Lord Henley

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do adjourn during pleasure until 8.10 p.m.

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

[The Sitting was suspended from 7.10 to 8.10 p.m.]