House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill

Debate between Shaun Davies and Ellie Reeves

2nd reading
Tuesday 15th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Shaun Davies]

Is it not the case that the only time there is House of Lords reform is under a Labour Government? In 1997 we had a mandate to reform the House of Lords. In 2024 we have a mandate to reform the House of Lords, and we should get on with it.

[Ellie Reeves]

There is lots of talk of reform from Opposition Members. They had 14 years, but chose not to do it.

Reporting Ministerial Gifts and Hospitality

Debate between Shaun Davies and Ellie Reeves

Monday 14th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Ellie Reeves]

I refer the hon. Gentleman to my previous answer.

[Shaun Davies (Telford) (Lab)]

Is this not another example of this Labour Government having to clear up the Conservatives’ mess? They voted against suspending Owen Paterson from this House when wrongdoing was demonstrated. Does the Minister agree that both candidates for the leadership of the Conservative party should declare their full hospitality over the past 12 months or more?

[Ellie Reeves]

I thank my hon. Friend for that interesting suggestion. It is right that we look at all those things. He referred to Owen Paterson. After that, it felt like lessons had not been learned, because soon afterwards Scott Benton had to stand down from Parliament for breaching lobbying rules as well. It seems like there was something of a pattern.