House of Lords Reform Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord Lea of Crondall and Lord Hughes of Woodside

Friday 21st October 2011 Lords Chamber

[Lord Hughes of Woodside]

My Lords, just for the record, Members of your Lordships' House are allowed to vote in the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly elections, so not being allowed to vote in the parliamentary elections is a stupid anomaly.

[Lord Lea of Crondall]

My Lords, perhaps someone could enlighten me on the origin of all this. I assume that commoners vote for the Commons and that Lords are a totally different kettle of fish. Is that correct? Can anyone say what the principle is supposed to be? Otherwise, it looks ridiculous.