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HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWho exactly speaks for the Opposition? Who knows. Rather than put that point to me, the right hon. Gentleman should take it up with the right hon. Member for Hertsmere (Sir Oliver…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillIn a moment. It is not right that what was seen, even in 1999, as a temporary arrangement should persist any longer. This Government were elected on a manifesto that was explicit…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillIt is great to have my hon. Friend’s support. As the Leader of the House of Lords said when this matter was debated a few weeks ago in the other place, for the last 25 years, one…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI cannot comment on the hon. Gentleman’s cynicism about progress, but our manifesto clearly sets out the Government’s position, which is that we should have an alternative second…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI cannot comment on the coherence of the Opposition in the course of that process. What we have seen so far is a pretty incoherent effort, but perhaps it will improve when we hear…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillAfter the past 14 years, they now show a new-found enthusiasm for reform and change.15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe Church has recognised the need for reform, particularly in terms of size, and today’s debate is further evidence of why it is sensible to reform in stages.15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI will take one more intervention.15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. As we look to the other reforms, from the retirement age to participation, the Government will look to build wide support on the way…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI am delighted to hear the right hon. Gentleman’s support for the other steps in our manifesto, which he should have communicated to Conservative Front Benchers when they were…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillAs this is his third attempt, I will show sympathy.15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillOne moment. I will come back to the right hon. Gentleman. Our manifesto sets out that there should be an alternative second Chamber that is more representative of the nations and…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI will come back to the right hon. Gentleman after making some progress. Our manifesto sets out a series of steps, which is the key point. This Government have a mandate to reform…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI am certainly in favour of the representation of different faiths in the upper House, but the Government set out a step-by-step process in our manifesto.15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI will give way once more, and then I need to make some progress.15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillNo, because the monarchy is a completely different part of our constitution. First, no monarch since Queen Anne has refused Royal Assent to a law. Secondly, our constitutional…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. As set out in our manifesto, this Government are committed to reforming the House of Lords. As a result, I am proud to be…15 Oct 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation Authority: Independent Member AppointmentsI should like to inform the House that I have appointed three interim non-executive board members to the Infected Blood Compensation Authority under part 3 of the Victims and…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Infected Blood Compensation SchemeOn the first point, the Government are saying that people can have both a continuation of the support schemes and the lump-sum compensation as well. Awards are made under five…02 Sept 2024HANSARD Infected Blood Compensation SchemeMy hon. Friend raises valid points on behalf of her constituents. Yes, the Infected Blood Compensation Authority will have dedicated trained caseworkers available. Their purpose…02 Sept 2024