Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 February 2003. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Thursday, 13 February 2003.
Irvine of Lairg, Lord
- Question
- In the event that Parliament decides in accordance with the Prime Minister's and the Lords Chancellor's opinion that the House of Lords should be wholly appointed, what will be the future position as regards (a) the total size of the House; (b) the status of elected hereditary Peers; (c) the proportions of Peers appointed to represent the interests of political parties and Cross-Bench Peers respectively; (d) the method of appointment of political Peers and Cross-Bench Peers respectively; and (e) the length of tenure of politically appointed Peers. [HL 1435].
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL 1435; 644 c143WA
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- House of Lords Hereditary peers House of Lords composition Public appointments Political parties Peers Reform Crossbenchers
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- 2013-11-24 21:56:19 +0000
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