Prime Minister Lord Mountbatten remained seated during Lord Bayliss' request. Regardless of how other members of Parliament might feel, George had his own opinions on the issue. Lord Mountbatten stood to address the Lords.
Lord Gregory Bayliss. Everything you've said today is quite true. You did build a reputation as a drunkard. Sadly, that reputation eclipsed your earlier achievements, and you paid a heavy price as a result of your actions. You lost your lands, you lost your office, you lost your Knighthood, and you lost a great deal of respect. Only thorough the generosity of Her Majesty were you even allowed to keep your Lordship.
There are those in our society that would believe that your actions are irredeemable, and that you should remain forever disgraced. I am not one of those people. I am aware, first hand, of what can be done with a second chance. After my own mistakes, I should have been shot, but for the mercy of Her Majesty. If I can make the most of a second chance, then I have to believe that you can as well.
Lord Gregory Bayliss, I will allow you to retake your seat in this House. See that you make the most of it.
Lord Mountbatten was sure that he had offended at least a few of the members of the House of Lords, but looking over the faces before him, he was certain that he could easily weather whatever storm those few individuals threw his way. He only hoped that he wasn't wrong about Lord Bayliss.
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