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Queen's Speech - House of Lords reform

Tuesday 25 May 2010

“Proposals will be brought forward for a reformed second House that is wholly or mainly elected on the basis of proportional representation.” The Government has established the basic principles for reform of the second chamber. It should be wholly or mainly elected on the basis of proportional representation. The Government will establish a committee to [...]

“Proposals will be brought forward for a reformed second House that is wholly or mainly elected on the basis of proportional representation.”

The Government has established the basic principles for reform of the second chamber. It should be wholly or mainly elected on the basis of proportional representation.

The Government will establish a committee to provide specific recommendations on the details by the end of the year.