LCD press notice 421/01
Date: 6 December 2001
HOUSE OF LORDS REFORM
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED
Background papers to the Government's White
Paper, The House of Lords - Completing the Reform,
have been published today, in a single report. The chapters of the report
cover:
- The History of Reform
- The Pre-eminence of the Commons
- The Role of the House of Lords
- The Powers of the House of Lords
- Principles of Composition
- Elected Regional Representation
- The Appointments Commission
- Conditions for Membership
- The Peerage
- The Judicial Members
- Religious Representation
- Remuneration and Resources for the Second Chamber
- The Size of the House and Transition
Notes for Editors
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The Government's White Paper on Lords Reform was published on 7 November
(LCD press notice 383-01), which included the commitment to the later
publication of the supporting background papers. Comments on the White
Paper are sought by 31 January 2002.
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The background papers have been placed on the LCD website (http://www.lcd.gov.uk
- see What's New?)
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Printed copies are available:
- Reporters - LCD press office, tel: (020) 7210 8512/13
- Members of the Public - House of Lords Reform Team, Lord Chancellor's
Department, Room 815 Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London SW1P 4QP
Tel: (020) 7217 4414 or 4363, email
ENDS
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