I agree with what the hon. Gentleman has said. In my speech I mentioned Sweden, which has abolished its second Chamber. Does he appreciate that Sweden has not become undemocratic as a result? It is as democratic as it was before.
House of Lords Reform
Proceeding contribution from
Kelvin Hopkins
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 14 January 2016.
It occurred during Backbench debate on House of Lords Reform.
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