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Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UK Independence Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Strathclyde (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 March 2012.


House of Lords: Membership

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Strathclyde on 27 February (WA 275), whether the Prime Minister will determine nominations for life peerages in accordance with the Government's stated policy of ““working towards the objective of creating a second chamber that reflects the share of the votes secured by the political parties at the last general election””.
Answer

The coalition agreement sets out the Government's policy on this issue. It is for the Prime Minister to determine the number of nominations for life peerages.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16076; 735 c442WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
House of Lords: Membership
Monday, 27 February 2012
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
House of Lords Public appointments Life peers
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk