§ Lord Joplingasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, in view of the votes in both Houses on Tuesday 4 February, they will now propose the ending of the Joint Committee on the Reform of the House of Lords. [HL1551]
§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Irvine of Lairg)No. As set out in the terms of reference, the Joint Committee will now consider the outcome of the votes and come forward with recommendations.