House of Lords: Reform - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 3:07 pm ar 1 Mai 2024.

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Photo of Lord Trees Lord Trees Crossbench 3:07, 1 Mai 2024

My Lords, in considering changes to the House of Lords, many advocate an elected Chamber. But I suggest that it is usually good practice, before determining the composition of any group, to first consider its function—function before form. I think many would agree that the function of this House, as articulated by the Minister, is as a scrutinising, revising Chamber to make legislation better. In considering that, does the Minister agree that an appointed Chamber, as now, is better placed to deliver that function than an elected Chamber?