HC Deb 09 December 1985 vol 88 c421W
Mr. Adley

asked the Prime Minister if she will review the basis on which bishops are entitled to sit in the Upper House; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

The entitlement of Lords Spiritual to sit and vote in the Upper House has been established by long tradition, confirmed by statute. I have no plans to review the basis on which bishops take their seats in the Upper House.