§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyMy Lords, as consideration in Committee of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill is now complete, the rules governing the Unstarred Question allow one-and-a-half hours for the debate. However, noble Lords who have prepared shorter speeches in anticipation of a one-hour limit will, I am sure, gain the approbation of the whole House if they maintain their speeches at that length.