Lord Cormack
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(8 years, 4 months ago)
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Lord Bridges of Headley
I gently say again that this is a matter for both Houses. It is a matter for the committee of this House and the committee of the other House to come to some agreement on. I am delighted, though, that the Labour Party is now looking to save money; this is a great turn up for the books. As I say, this is not a matter for government. We have made an offer but it is up to the Houses to decide.
Lord Cormack (Con)
My Lords, may I, for once, cross swords with the noble Lord, Lord Hunt? Will my noble friend take very carefully into account what the other place has so very sensibly decided? Should this not have a united parliamentary response, whereby we acknowledge the supremacy of the elected House?
Lord Bridges of Headley
As I say, that is very much the position. The position is as I have just said, and we have to await the outcome of the committee this afternoon.