This point is central to our constitution, which, unlike that of France or the United States, embodies the Government or Executive as part of the House. If greater legitimacy in challenging Government involves greater power, and if greater direct democracy through election to the House of Lords so empowers the second Chamber, can the right hon. Lady square the circle with adherence to and advocacy of the primacy of this House?
House of Lords Reform
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Blunkett
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 6 March 2007.
It occurred during Debate on House of Lords Reform.
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2006-07
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