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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Goodhart (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Tuesday, 5 December 2006.


House of Lords: Reform

Question
My Lords, given that many of the most important constitutional changes in this country, including the Parliament Act 1911, have been achieved without consensus, does the Lord Chancellor accept that, while consensus may be desirable, it is not essential?
Answer

My Lords, I said that it was necessary. I think that for the reform of this House, at this time, consensus is necessary.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
687 c1058 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Supplementary
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