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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 14 December 2016 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Topical Questions

Question

For what specific reason are the Government blocking Lord Grocott’s Bill to end the ludicrous elections to hereditary peerages?

Answer

As I have stated, the Government are absolutely committed to ensuring we go forward with consensus in the House of Lords on the reform and size of that House. The debate, which I have outlined already, demonstrated that there was a consensus, and the Leader of the House of Lords is working to established that Committee, as I have said. That is the Government’s approach.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
618 cc781-2 
Session
2016-17
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Elections House of Lords Hereditary peers
Link
View this Topical question on hansard.parliament.uk