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Debate between Rosie Cooper and Huw Irranca-Davies
Tuesday 10th July 2012

(12 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rosie Cooper Portrait Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire) (Lab)
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4. What his policy is on the holding of a referendum on his plans for House of Lords reform.

Huw Irranca-Davies Portrait Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore) (Lab)
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6. What his policy is on the holding of a referendum on his plans for House of Lords reform.

Nick Clegg Portrait The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr Nick Clegg)
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We are not persuaded by the arguments for holding a referendum on Lords reform. All three main parties committed to reform at the last election, and the views of the public are clearly and consistently in favour of introducing democratic legitimacy to the House of Lords.