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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Strathclyde (Conservative) on Friday, 1 July 2011.


House of Lords Reform Bill [HL]

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Cm 8077), which states provide for ex officio representation of clerics in their legislatures.
Answer

The House of Lords is the only legislature that includes ex officio representation of clerics.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10481; 728 c484WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Legislatures Ministers of religion
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk