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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Barnett (Labour). It was answered by Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 December 2006.


House of Lords: Reform

Question
Whether they consider it appropriate to use the Parliament Acts to enact legislation on House of Lords reform.
Answer

My Lords, the Government are seeking a broad consensus on House of Lords reform. The Parliament Acts have been used only five times in the past 60 years. Consideration of their use in this case would be extremely premature.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
687 c1055 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
House of Lords House of Lords composition Reform
Legislation
Parliament Act 1911
Parliament Act 1949
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk