House of Lords Reform Bill [HL]
Debate between Lord Cobbold and Lord Steel of Aikwood
Friday 21st October 2011
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Lord Cobbold
My Lords, I was not expecting this brief amendment to come so early in the debate. It explains itself and states that in the future, when hereditary Peers no longer are here by right, they can nevertheless take another responsibility. I beg to move.
Lord Steel of Aikwood
My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Cobbold, makes a perfectly reasonable point. I am not sure that the amendment is actually required in the Bill but I am very happy to accept it.