Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Strathclyde (Conservative). It was answered on Wednesday, 10 February 2010.

House of Lords: Companion to the Standing Orders

Question: My Lords, is the Leader of the House aware that from this side of the House, we greatly support and admire the work that she does in drawing the attention of the House to those Members who occasionally transgress the rules? Before making any change, would it not be a very good idea for more Members of this House to visit another place and judge for themselves whether discipline and behaviour in the House of Commons are better than in the House of Lords?

Answer: My Lords, I am grateful for the support of all Members of the House in ensuring that discipline is properly maintained in this House. I do not think that I want to comment greatly on what happens in the other place, but I am mindful of it.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 717 c725-6
Session: 2009-10
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Conduct House of Lords Parliamentary procedure Peers Self-regulation
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk