House of Lords reform

Tuesday, 15 Jul 2008 13:33

Straw: Proposals are a 'unique opportunity'

Tuesday, 15, Jul 2008 12:00

Commenting on the government's House of Lords white paper, justice secretary Jack Straw said:

"The participation of members from all sides in discussions has been invaluable, and I am extremely grateful to them for the constructive approach they have adopted.

"The established primacy of the House of Commons in Parliament should remain, and forms the core of the proposals, which outline how reform of the second chamber could be achieved.

"In our view, the proposals are a unique opportunity to create a more legitimate, effective and representative chamber."

Unlock Democracy: Lords 'wholly illegitimate'

Commenting on the government's House of Lords white paper, director of Unlock Democracy Peter Facey said:

CEP: Lords is 'bulwark of resistance'

Commenting on the government's House of Lords white paper a Campaign for an English Parliament spokesperson said:

Hughes: Reform must happen as soon as possible

Commenting on the government's House of Lords white paper, Liberal Democrat Commons leader Simon Hughes said:

Herbert: Why not call it a Senate?

Commenting on the government's House of Lords white paper, shadow justice secretary Nick Herbert said:

Straw: Proposals are a 'unique opportunity'

Commenting on the government's House of Lords white paper, justice secretary Jack Straw said:

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