Proceeding contribution from Lord Strathclyde (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 19 March 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on House of Lords Bill [HL].
House of Lords Bill [HL]
That is extremely seductive but I think that the hidden purpose of the Bill is to provide for an all-appointed House. That is why I asked the noble Lord, Lord Steel, whether that was his intention. I do not see the great standard bearers of democracy rushing forward to support this Bill. In a moment I will lay out a timetable to provide for an elected House soon after the next election. I hope that the Government will accept my meagre offering, and take it forward if they win the next general election.
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- 709 c412
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- 2008-09
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- House of Lords chamber
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- By-elections House of Lords Eligibility Hereditary peers Public appointments Peers Life peers Appointments Commission
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- House of Lords Bill (HL) 2008-09
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