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However, creating a system of automatic entitlement to peerages would, as matters stand, fetter the Prime Minister’s discretion to recommend life peerages. As I have said, that is a matter which the Government consider is best considered in the round when we consult on reforms to your Lordships’ House and move towards consultation on an alternative second Chamber. There is no urgency to the appointment of these individuals; that is evidenced not least by the fact there were no proposals under the previous Government to bring any of this into effect.