House of Lords Reform Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord Selsdon and Lord Northbrook

Friday 21st October 2011 Lords Chamber

[Lord Selsdon]

My Lords, I was very flattered by that.

[Lord Northbrook]

My Lords, I supported my noble friend Lord Campbell of Alloway’s referendum amendment to the House of Lords Bill in 1999. I thought that that was a major constitutional change and deserved to be put to the House. Sadly, that was not carried. I agree with my noble friend Lord Astor that this is not an appropriate measure for this particular Bill. I am glad to hear from the noble Baroness, Lady Royall, that her party plans to have a referendum on this, which I would support.