House of Lords Reform Bill [HL] Debate

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House of Lords Reform Bill [HL]

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Friday 21st October 2011

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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My Lords, I should point out that this has already been done when the government Chief Whip moved a Motion that the Welfare Reform Bill should be considered in Grand Committee without having consulted properly with the officials of the House to see whether that was practically possible. Unfortunately, that precedent has already been created.

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My Lords, I am persuaded by the arguments of the noble Lord, Lord Steel.