Senior Tory peers have branded compulsory behavioural training for members of the Lords an “expensive farce.” The anti-bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment workshops were also condemned as a “complete waste of time” and “patronising.” The comments came after it was reported that 60 peers had fallen foul of the Lords authorities because they had not completed Valuing Everyone training.Former Commons speaker Baroness Boothroyd, who recently underwent heart surgery, was said to be among them. Lord Cormack took up the issue as peers were about to take a break at the end of the parliamentary session. He warned that the issue of compulsory behavioural training was in danger of making the Lords a “laughing stock.” To murmurs of support, Lord Cormack said: “I was obedient but I found the course a complete waste of time—condescending, patronising, superficial, and not drawn up by anyone who appeared to be familiar with the workings …