I very much agree with the hon. Gentleman who is talking about the credibility gap—people cogitating and reflecting on legislation when they have no democratic accountability. Does he agree that the credibility of the Lords is further undermined by the fact that they pay no tax on their House of Lords earnings or allowances?
House of Lords: Abolition
Proceeding contribution from
Patricia Gibson
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 18 June 2018.
It occurred during e-petition debate on House of Lords: Abolition.
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Reference
643 c8WH
Session
2017-19
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
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Timestamp
2019-01-22 12:19:54 +0000
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