HC Deb 09 December 1926 vol 200 cc2279-80
47. Mr. ERSKINE

asked the Prime Minister, whether, having regard to the urgency which exists for the reform of the House of Lords, he will consider the advisability of introducing legislation dealing with the question at an early date?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am not yet in a position to make any statement on this subject.

Mr. ERSKINE

Does that mean that the question is indefinitely postponed?

The PRIME MINISTER

It means exactly what the answer says.

Captain BENN

Has the Prime Minister taken into review the Resolution passed at the Scarborough Conference?

The PRIME MINISTER

I always consider Resolutions wherever they are passed.

Mr. MARDY JONES

May I ask whether the Cabinet has yet considered the abolition of the House of Lords?

The PRIME MINISTER

Again, I am unable to disclose Cabinet secrets.