HL Deb 05 November 1998 vol 594 cc63-4WA
Lord Tebbit

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they regard the hereditary principle as appropriate for the position of Head of State of the United Kingdom. [HL3588]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The Government believe that the national interest and desire is to retain our constitutional Monarchy in its present form, which has served the country well.