HOUSE OF LORDS

The Speaker of the HoL has spoken about the need to have experts rather than political appointees and aides. A quick way to do this would be to put a time limit of 5 years on all members, with exceptions to those who had made speeches and contributed to committees (although even these could be put forward for re-election. I am sure something like this would work. I am not sure about Labour’s plan to have elected members. heredutary members should be timed out along with the clergy – unless they have relevant skills to bring. Political appointments should be limited to 20, in proportion to the HoC and having a 60% majority vote by MP’s. Honours for sports people should not give automatic entry to the Lords. Resignation honours lists should not give entry to HoL.