Written question asked by Lord Norton of Louth (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 November 2010.

House of Lords: Reform

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there have been any changes to the composition of the Committee on Lords Reform; and, if so, what is the present composition of the committee.

Answer: The original composition of the cross-party committee was announced on 7 June by the Deputy Prime Minister and reported to this House by the Leader of the House in a Written Ministerial Statement (Official Report, col. WS 35). Following the announcement of the new shadow Cabinet, the right honourable Sadiq Khan MP, shadow Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, replaced the right honourable Jack Straw MP, and the right honourable Hilary Benn MP, shadow Leader of the House of Commons, replaced the right honourable Rosie Winterton MP.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3357; 722 c62WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: House of Lords: Reform
Monday, 7 June 2010
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects: Membership House of Lords Reform Cross-Party Committee
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk