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EARL FORTESCUE : My Lords, there are about another twelve

noble Lords who wish to speak, so it is suggested that we sit through dinner. Dinner can be provided here, but it would be convenient if those noble Lords who want it would let Miss Hoath know.—Hansard, 13 September.

Where noble Lords must speak before they dine Matters are urgent : manners might decline, But no I The noble Lords are justly loath To inconvenience thus the good Miss Hoath. PHAROS