HC Deb 15 May 1928 vol 217 cc854-5
45. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce legislation before the expiration of the present Parliament which will have the effect of making peers of the realm eligible to sit as Members of the House of Commons?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)

No, Sir.

Mr. THURTLE

Is the Prime Minister aware that some of the first-class brains in his own party regard the present position as unsatisfactory?

Captain STREATFEILD

Is it not more important that only those who are British-born by blood should sit in this House?

Mr. SPEAKER

These personal matters are best omitted.