HL Deb 14 October 1997 vol 582 cc190-1WA
Lord Tebbit

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will set out the criteria by which they judge whether a vote in the House of Lords contrary to the advice of Ministers is allowable, illegitimate or unconstitutional.

Lord Richard

The Government will consider their response to any vote in the House of Lords on its merits.