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Debate on motions on House of Lords reform

Debate on motions on House of Lords reform. (All motions negatived on division or question). Motion on Option 1 (fully appointed chamber) negatived on division (390 to 172). Motion on Option 2 (fully elected chamber) negatived on division 289 to 272). Motion on Option 3 (80 per cent appointed/20 per cent elected) negatived on question. Motion on Option 4 (80 per cent elected/20 per cent appointed) negatived on division (284 to 281). Motion on Option 5 (60 per cent appointed/40 per cent elected) negatived on question. Motion on Option 6 (60 per cent elected/40 per cent appointed) negatived on division (316 to 253). Motion on Option 7 (50 per cent appointed/50 per cent elected) negatived on question. (Corrected text for Motion on Option 5 given in Daily Part at 399 c416).