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Proceeding contribution from Lord Richard (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 27 May 2010. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Queen's Speech.


Queen's Speech

I am obliged to the noble Lord for giving way. Perhaps I may ask him a question. Assurances have been given from both sides of the House that existing life Peers should be entitled to remain until they expire, even if there is to be a gradual introduction of voting for an elected House. Is that the position the Government now holds—in other words, that we should be entitled to die while still Members of the House—or will there be some arrangements whereby we will have to retire or be induced to retire?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
719 c138 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Civil liberties Databases Counter-terrorism CCTV Constituencies Devolution Bill of Rights DNA House of Lords House of Commons Identity cards House of Lords composition Electoral systems Fixed-term parliaments Dissolution Exeter Local government Police Norwich Reform Reorganisation Unitary councils House of Commons composition Anti-terrorism control orders Scottish Devolution Commission
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