Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Alan Williams (Labour), on Tuesday, 16 July 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 29 members in total.
HEREDITARY PEERAGES
That this House urges the Prime Minister not to recommend the creation of any more hereditary peerages; and points out that while there is justification for giving recognition to the achievements of individuals, it is logically inconsistent with a classless society to perpetuate that honour to descendants.
Amendments
The Early day motion has received 3 amendments.
- 1144A2A1
- after 'peerages', insert 'and baronetcies'
- 1144A1
- at end add 'and therefore supports the abolition of the House of Lords.'.
- 1144A2
- leave out from 'Minister' to end and add 'to continue to recommend the creation of more hereditary peerages as he thinks appropriate, so that the balance of hereditary and life peerages is not further disturbed and the excellence of the British constitution is maintained. '.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 1144
- 1144A2A1
- 1144A1
- 1144A2
- Session
- 1990-91
- Subjects
- Hereditary peers Honours
- Link
- View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk
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- 2014-09-04 16:18:51 +0100
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/2549
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