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HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe Labour party had that in its manifesto, and said that it would introduce it as part of its reform of the House of Lords. Does my right hon. Friend think that it would be good…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWill the Minister give way?15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI thank the Minister for being so generous. He makes a very interesting argument, and I think many Members were excited about the change he proposed. I have read his manifesto,…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWill the Minister give way?15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWill the Minister give way?15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe right hon. Gentleman has been truly generous. We know that he is a radical at heart, and that he has been suppressed by No. 10 Downing Street and the Whips’ Office, but we…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI will give way, if the hon. Gentleman makes it clear whether he would vote for an amendment that reflects the manifesto commitments he was elected on, if I am in a position to…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillOnly in the House of Lords, let me be clear. It is also vital to introduce participation requirements, and I look forward to working with Ministers to make such amendments.15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWhat I will be doing is the work to make sure that this House has the opportunity to vote on a Bill that will deliver proper reform of the upper House. Whether that is in areas…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI am curious as to whether the Liberal Democrats would be open to amendments that look to take the reforms proposed by the Government that step further. It is very important that…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI hate to correct my neighbour, but as I have the Labour party manifesto in front of me, I will read it to him. “The next Labour government will therefore bring about an immediate…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI will give way to the hon. Gentleman.15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI want to make this a proper Bill that reflects the hon. Gentleman’s manifesto. I will give way again to the hon. Gentleman so that he can answer this. If the Bill were amended to…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI am interested in the hon. Gentleman’s suggestion that further reforms will be coming down the line. That will entail further legislation, and we know how precious legislative…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillIs there no one new to give way to?15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillIt is a great privilege to follow such a moving and strong maiden speech by the hon. Member for Knowsley (Anneliese Midgley). I could tell by how she spoke with such passion about…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillOn that point, will the Minister give way?15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI have made it clear. Will the hon. Gentleman vote for his manifesto? He is frightened to deliver his manifesto because of what the Whips will do to him. Labour Members have been…15 Oct 2024