House of Lords Reform Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord Steel of Aikwood and Lord Selsdon

Friday 10th February 2012 Lords Chamber

[Lord Selsdon]

Perhaps I may ask for clarification as regards the Long Title. One of the amendments I proposed earlier was that those of us who had been elected would be known as “elected hereditary Peers” rather than “excepted hereditary Peers”. I am in a slight muddle about the Long Title and I wonder whether I can have some clarification.

[Lord Steel of Aikwood]

My Lords, the short answer is no.

[Lord Selsdon]

I therefore feel slightly confused by the Long Title as regards where it says “hereditary peerage” and we still have the election process in place. If it is correct, I have no objection.