Member

Past practice suggests we would not be able to maintain the House’s lower size without addressing the Government’s unchecked appointment power. A mechanism is needed to limit the Prime Minister’s appointments beyond the number of departures. Additionally, a fair distribution of new appointments is crucial, reflecting changing political dynamics while preventing Prime Ministers packing their Benches. This amendment focuses on the first issue: preventing any reduction in the House’s size, including because of this Bill, being undone by unconstrained appointments. The second issue—a fair distribution of new appointments —is equally important, but can be taken separately over time.