Member

Of course we would like to see many of our hereditary colleagues come back as life Peers, and of course they will. That is in the hands of the parties, and arrangements will no doubt be made to deal with the problem of the Cross Benches. Of course that will happen, and of course we will be sorry to see those go who will not be coming back, but the Government are entitled to say that a manifesto is a mandate. It would be very dangerous for the image of this House for us to be seen to be dragging our feet.