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Lord Kerr of Kinlochard (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 12 November 2024

Debate

House of Lords Reform

Contribution

I cannot match the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, for ingenuity—very few of us can. As I listened to the noble Lord, Lord True, and indeed to the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth—if he would care to listen—I was struck by the thought that it might be quite difficult to persuade the public outside that, because of something said in this Chamber 25 years ago, the mandate of the Labour Party set out in its manifesto should be put to one side, and nothing more can be done to reform the House of Lords because some commitment was given by somebody 25 years ago in this House. I think that would sell with some difficulty in the Dog and Duck.

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