Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 November 2001. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 November 2001.

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Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question

Whether and, if so, how the next phase of House of Lords reform will re-engage the electorate, in view of the fact that 41 per cent of eligible voters did not vote in the 2001 general election. [HL 1087] - Inc ref to The House of Lords - Completing the Reform (Cm 5291).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1087; 628 c79WA

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Attitudes to Elections Electorate House of Lords Public appointments Peers Voting behaviour Reform