Member

Amendment 382I, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, seeks to place a new duty on the Met police to ensure access to the Parliamentary Estate for Members and staff on any day on which either House is sitting. It was supported by a number of noble Lords, particularly the noble Lord, Lord Godson. I agree with the sentiment that parliamentary business should not be disrupted by protests. However, the police may use their existing powers to this effect.