Speaking during oral questions on 25 May 2011, Leader of the Lords Lord Strathclyde told peers the proposal would cost more than the current system where peers are paid a daily attendance allowance.

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Lady Royall makes the point that, since he entered the House in November 2010, Lord Green has spoken there just five times - a debate, answering two oral questions, delivering one statement and speaking during one question for short debate.

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Students also mentioned a range of specific subjects they were particularly enjoying, with a number noting that the oral work associated with English was benefiting their confidence, public speaking and interview preparation.

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In politics, a dog whistle is a rhetorical device--an oral expression susceptible to two interpretations, one straightforward and one, metaphorically speaking, at a higher frequency.

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" As we explained last August: "In politics, a dog whistle is a rhetorical device--an oral expression susceptible to two interpretations, one straightforward and one, metaphorically speaking, at a higher frequency.

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