Debates between Chris Law and Ian Blackford during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Chris Law and Ian Blackford
Wednesday 2nd November 2016

(8 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Law Portrait Chris Law (Dundee West) (SNP)
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3. If he will bring forward proposals to limit the size of the membership of the House of Lords.

Ian Blackford Portrait Ian Blackford (Ross, Skye and Lochaber) (SNP)
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5. If he will bring forward proposals to limit the size of the membership of the House of Lords.

Chris Skidmore Portrait The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chris Skidmore)
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The Government agree that the House of Lords cannot grow indefinitely. However, comprehensive reform is not a priority for this Parliament, given the growing number of pressing priorities elsewhere. Nevertheless, when there are measures that can command consensus, we would welcome working with peers to look at taking them forward.

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