Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Selsdon (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Strathclyde (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 December 2010.
Peers
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the announcements by the Prime Minister to appoint a number of new life Peers as ““working Peers””, what is their definition of a ““working Peer””.
- Answer
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My Lords, the term ““working Peer”” has been used since the 1950s to refer to Peers appointed to the House of Lords following nomination by one of the political parties. Such nominations are subject to vetting for propriety by the House of Lords Appointments Commission.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 723 c987
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- House of Lords Peers Terminology
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