HC Deb 15 July 1976 vol 915 cc242-3W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister for the Civil Service why he has no plans to introduce the necessary legislation making it illegal for Members of the House of Lords to hold an office of profit under the Crown on a similar basis to that which now operates with Members of the House of Commons.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

Under the provisions of the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 holders of certain listed offices are disqualified from membership of the House of Commons. The introduction of similar disqualifying legislation in another place is primarily a matter for members of another place to consider.