They are the exception that proves the rule. Just look at the 120 who were made peers; we could mention particular names. It is an entirely misjudged view that the House of Lords is full of expertise. Clearly there is expertise—I do not dispute that for one minute—but it is very much the exception rather than the rule.
House of Lords Reform Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Mark Field
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 9 July 2012.
It occurred during Debate on bills on House of Lords Reform Bill.
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