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Proceeding contribution from Lord Winston (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. It occurred during Debate on bill on House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill.


House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill

Does the noble Lord agree that this House prides itself on being a Chamber that gives excellent views and expertise? In general, people of expertise tend not to stand for election. They tend to be chosen, for whatever reason. Is that not rather

relevant to how this Chamber is supposed to work? Maybe we ought to have more experts in the House of Lords and fewer politicians.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
847 c787 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Age Attendance By-elections Elections House of Lords Disqualification Hereditary peers House of Lords composition Life peers Reform Retirement
Legislation
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-26
Link
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