All 1 Debates between Lord Swinfen and Lord Wright of Richmond

House of Lords Reform Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord Swinfen and Lord Wright of Richmond
Friday 21st October 2011

(12 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Swinfen Portrait Lord Swinfen
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My Lords, I believe it is because we have a voice and a vote in Parliament.

Lord Wright of Richmond Portrait Lord Wright of Richmond
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My Lords, I think it is also the fact that Members of the House of Commons are no longer Members of the House of Commons when the election takes place.