§ 47. Mr. Hamiltonasked the Prime Minister if he is now in a position to announce legislative proposals for the reform of the House of Lords.
§ The Prime MinisterI would refer to the reply given by me on 11th April last.
§ Mr. HamiltonDid not that reply promise legislation during the Session? Does not the Prime Minister agree that by this time the tension among their Lordships must be well-nigh unbearable?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. This Session is not yet ended, of course; nor did I refer to legislation, but to proposals.