Gender-balanced Parliament and Male Primogeniture Debate
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(3 years, 4 months ago)
Lords ChamberMy Lords, it is not for me to comment on legislation in the forthcoming Session, but I would advise the noble Lord not to be a betting man.
My Lords, my noble friend will be totally aware that I am a product of male primogeniture, and he will realise, no doubt, that I have an interest in the whole subject. What plans, if any, do Her Majesty’s Government have to amend male primogeniture in the hereditary peerage and baronetage?
My Lords, a review is not currently under way. As I have explained, this is a complex issue and careful consideration will be needed.