Member

All the points in the debate raised both the merits and the demerits of the arguments as to what further reforms should take place that would shape your Lordships’ House. The noble Lord, Lord Anderson, mentioned the real care that must be given before fixing categories, whether or not that is a good idea in principle, and, if so, how they should be fixed. The noble Lord, Lord Newby, made the important point that it is not the nature of the office but the commitment to participate that should dictate this. All of these are matters for careful and collegiate consultation.