Member

My purpose is basically to persuade the House that limiting appointments to the number of departures will be a key principle in maintaining this House no larger than the Commons for the longer term. I also hope that the noble Baroness the Leader of the House recognises that this issue should be an integral part of the discussions of the proposed Select Committee. If the measures she has mentioned are successful in reducing the House’s size, it is crucial that they are not offset by a surge in appointments. This amendment will prevent that happening, and I look forward to her response. I beg to move.