I accept that they were asked the question. But what is the purpose of having debates like this in the House of Lords?
Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 19 January 2011.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill.
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Reference
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Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
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