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Proceeding contribution from Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) 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 note what my noble friend said—or, as he told me yesterday he would prefer me to call him, "my noble acquaintance". He is still coming to terms with the oiks that this coalition is bringing with it. Let me say a few personal words. I know the esteem in which this House is currently held; I see every day the value and diligence of its work and the expertise noble Lords bring to scrutiny—that is now—but I am clear that this House as presently constituted is not sustainable. We could soon be a House of more than 800 Peers—


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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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