Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 10:30 pm on 21 February 2008.
My Lords, before we adjourn, on behalf of the whole House I thank our excellent staff for their service and support throughout the day. I realise that this has been a very long day and that we had an early start in the morning. We really do appreciate their help, and I promise that we will try not to extend our hours in future. I beg to move that the House do now adjourn during pleasure until 11.05 pm while we await the Royal Assent.