Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 November 2001. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Friday, 16 November 2001.

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Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question

What is their response to the comment by Lord Alexander of Weedon in the Denning Society Lecture on 30 October that, the category of life peer should be abolish or at the very least phased out, so that both elected and appointed members serve for a term, of say, 15 years. [HL 1090]. - Including ref to The House of Lords - Completing the Reform.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1090; 628 c105WA

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Elections House of Lords Public appointments Peers Reform