Sentences with phrase «appointed second chamber»

Even die - hard enthusiasts for an appointed second chamber have to recognise the unsustainability of the current system.

Arguing that a hybrid chamber would fail, Blair tells MPs they would have to choose between a wholly elected or wholly appointed second chamber.

The poll found that just 5 % of voters favour the status quo — a fully appointed second chamber.

Not exact matches

Of course, these advantages of having «expert» legislators in the second chamber could be achieved by simply having a fixed proportion — say 20 % — of members appointed.

Further improvements to «transitional» appointed House; directly elected second chamber; federal second chamber to represent nations and regions

The Commons will vote on a series of options for reforming the second chamber, ranging from wholly appointed to wholly elected.

A previous attempt to reform the Lords in 2003 failed when MPs failed to agree on how much of the second chamber should be elected and how much appointed.

Other countries have second chambers that are wholly appointed.

Brown is having to navigate between Lord Mandelson, the business secretary, who wants to retain 20 % of the places for appointed peers, and Jack Straw, the justice secretary, who favours a wholly elected second chamber.