Should HOL remain unelected?

Question 1

Example of experience in HOL

Answer 1

Lord Walton- former president of the BMA and Alan Sugar for his expertise in business

Question 2

Example of lack or representation/ democracy

Answer 2

HOL is predominantly white, male and the average age is over 70; only 6% are ethnic minorities

Question 3

How there is better representation recently

Answer 3

HL Bill 2024-25 which will remove the remaining 92 peers

Question 4

HOL independence from party politics

Answer 4

nearly 25 % of the HOL are crossbench PMs– non partisan – not seeking party approval

Question 5

HOL as not legitimate– example of corruption

Answer 5

Political patronage- David cameron recommended sir anthony bamford for peerage on account of his contributions to business however notably had given considerable sums the conservative party (donated 1 mill before 2010 GE)

Question 6

Example of commons being less legitimate

Answer 6

majority of MPs elected on less than a 30 pc majority of their constituency vote

Question 7

evidence of HOL stability and continuity

Answer 7

The HoL is limited to the powers stated in the HOL acts 1911 and 1949 which details they can only delay legislation for up to a year, not permanently block./ not delay money bills As an unelected house they accept the HOC as the dominant house of parliament ie Salisbury convention

Question 8

HOL undermines elected commons

Answer 8

During his time as PM, Blair was only defeated 4 times in HOC but 430 times in HOL