Written question asked by Lord Bethell (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Richard (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 1997.

Richard, Lord

Question: Whether they approve the principle of an elected upper house, or second chamber, of parliament; whether they believe that members of an elected upper house, or second chamber, should be remunerated and provided with secretarial and research assistance at a level enjoyed by Members of the House of Commons; and what powers should be transferred from the House of Commons to this elected upper house, or second chamber. - The Government will bring forward their proposals for fulfilling their manifesto commitments on reforming the House of Lords in due course.

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