Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Wednesday, 3 June 2009.

National Council for Democratic Renewal

Question: My Lords, I think that that means "not the foggiest". Will the Lord President assure me that, when this council meets, the first item on its agenda will be the POWER report so that there is no reinventing of the wheel? Will she also use her considerable influence with the Prime Minister to ensure that the thrust of this body is to restore contact between Parliament and the people and to restore power to this Parliament? In a parliamentary democracy, that is where people’s liberties are defended, not on unelected quangos.

Answer: My Lords, I shall do my utmost to ensure that the POWER report, which is an excellent piece of work, is on the agenda for this committee. I am also absolutely sure that restoring the trust and engagement of the public, as well as power to Parliament, will be things that the committee addresses.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 711 c216
Session: 2008-09
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Politics and government Public participation Parliament Power Commission National Democratic Renewal Council
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk