HC Deb 25 July 2000 vol 354 c524W
44. Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the President of the Council if it will be a condition of appointment to the House of Lords by the Appointments Commission to attend the House on at least a specified number of sitting days per year. [130615]

Mr. Tipping

The Appointments Commission is an independent body. I have no doubt that attendance is one of the criteria they will take into account.