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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) in the House of Lords on Friday, 27 February 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on House of Lords Bill [HL].


House of Lords Bill [HL]

Which matters are urgent, my Lords? I believe that the disciplinary measures are urgent, and my noble friend Lady Jay has made a powerful case about the urgency of the taxation issue. But are the other matters so urgent given that the Government have said that we will put before the electorate at the next election a comprehensive package of reform proposals which we will introduce if we are re-elected? Why is speed required in the other matters? Noble Lords have ignored—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
708 c492 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Criminal records Accountability Age Costs Attendance By-elections Elections House of Lords Eligibility Disqualification Hereditary peers European Parliament members Public appointments Northern Ireland Assembly National Assembly for Wales Peers Life peers Reform Scottish Parliament Retirement Appointments Commission
Legislation
House of Lords Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
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