Member

Having said that, I did not agree with the noble Lord that it was a farce that people on his side of the House were being elected by three people, because at least it meant that they were elected. Most of us, let us face it, are appointed to this House—those of us who are political appointees. This is where I differ. When I challenged the noble Lord, Lord Grocott, he said that at least half a dozen people would have rallied round to say that he should be appointed to this House.