Working Peers (Hansard, 11 July 2001)

HC Deb 11 July 2001 vol 371 c566W 566W

§ Andrew Mackinlay
To ask the Prime Minister what his definition is of a working peer. [3145]

§ The Prime Minister
The overriding criterion I apply in recommending Labour working peers is that the individual concerned should be able to make a significant contribution to the work of the House of Lords.