House of Lords Reform Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord Cobbold and Lord St John of Fawsley
Friday 21st October 2011

(14 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Cobbold Portrait Lord Cobbold
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An alternative, my Lords, is to have a fixed period of service for all Members of the House. That would allow people to give of their great experience and later on to live longer lives.

Lord St John of Fawsley Portrait Lord St John of Fawsley
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My Lords, may I put this question to your Lordships? Who is the wisest person in this House? In my opinion, it is the noble Lord, Lord Carrington, who is 92.

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