Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill

Debate between Lord King of Bridgwater and Lord Pannick

Wednesday 9th February 2011 Lords Chamber

[Lord King of Bridgwater]

I am sure that that is not true because I know that I can talk to the Cross-Benchers, many of whom—

[Lord Pannick]

My Lords—

[Lord King of Bridgwater]

Perhaps I may just finish my sentence. I have had the pleasure of working with many Cross-Benchers over the years who will bring their independence of mind to this House.

[Lord Pannick]

I reassure the noble Lord that there is no Cross-Bench position on this. Each Cross-Bencher who has considered this issue has a position. Many of them agree with the views that I explained to the House, but some of them no doubt will not agree. There is no official Cross-Bench position.