Debates between Earl of Erroll and Lord Snape during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Fri 7th Sep 2018

House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]

Debate between Earl of Erroll and Lord Snape
Earl of Erroll Portrait The Earl of Erroll
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The difference is that because we are here and that is found objectionable by some people, we might get a democratic House. If we go, we will not. Those of us who are democrats think that there should be democratic authority and legitimacy in the House of Lords for it to survive long term.

Lord Snape Portrait Lord Snape
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Can the noble Earl tell us how many of his ancestors fought for democracy and where?

Earl of Erroll Portrait The Earl of Erroll
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I think I should answer that question later.