Interruptions

25.76A Member of the Lords who is speaking may be interrupted with a brief question for clarification. Giving way accords with the traditions and customary courtesy of the House. It is, however, recognised that a Member may justifiably refuse to give way: for instance when they are in the middle of an argument, or to repeated interruption, or in time-limited proceedings when time is short. Lengthy or frequent interventions should not be made, even with the consent of the Member of the Lords speaking.1