Mr. SHIRLEY BENNasked whether the proposed elected Second Chamber adumbrated in the Parliament Bill will have the absolute power of Veto?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIt would be premature to make any statement on this subject at present.
Mr. SHIRLEY BENNMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he will be in a position to inform this House prior to the House of Lords having to consider a Bill which is virtually their death warrant——
§ Mr. SPEAKERIf the hon. Member wants to get an answer he should not introduce controversial preambles.