Proceeding contribution from Lord Steel of Aikwood (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Friday, 21 October 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on House of Lords Reform Bill [HL].

House of Lords Reform Bill [HL]

I am sorry to interrupt my noble friend but while that is an outcome devoutly to be wished, unfortunately the rules of the House do not permit it. The Companion says that the determination of the Long Title of the Bill has to come after all other amendments have been considered. That is why we are stuck with this position that unless noble Lords agree to proceed to move, on the clause stand part motions, to remove Clauses 1 to 9 then we are bound to go on and we will not get to the Long Title.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 731 c519
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: House of Lords Disqualification Hereditary peers House of Lords composition Referendums Peers Reform Appointments Commission
Legislation: House of Lords Reform Bill (HL) 2010-12; House of Lords (Amendment) Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

House of Lords Reform Bill [HL]

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