House of Lords: Reform Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Wednesday 21st December 2011

(12 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Strathclyde Portrait Lord Strathclyde
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My Lords, I really do not think that that is the way to impress either the Prime Minister or his Deputy.

Lord Grocott Portrait Lord Grocott
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My Lords, what in the estimation of the noble Lord the Leader of the House adds greater value to our political system: the House of Lords in its present form or the Deputy Prime Minister?

Lord Strathclyde Portrait Lord Strathclyde
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My Lords, both.