Written question asked by Lord Tomlinson (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Strathclyde (Conservative) on Monday, 23 May 2011.

House of Lords: Reform

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government (a) on how many occasions, and (b) on what dates, the Committee on Lords Reform chaired by the Deputy Prime Minster has met.

Answer: The cross-party Committee on House of Lords reform met seven times between June and December 2010. The discussions proceeded on the basis that the deliberations would not be made known as this might compromise the candid nature of the talks. In line with that decision, it is also inappropriate to make public meeting dates. The Government published a White Paper and draft Bill for a wholly or mainly elected reformed second chamber on 17 May.

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