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What options do the Government have in their attempts to reform the House of Lords?  

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08/05/07 Tim Gloster What options do the Government have in their attempts to reform the House of Lords? The government have seven options to choose from when they decide on how the House of Lords should be filled up, and by whom. The first option is to have a fully appointed house, this however is seen as undemocratic and having little advance on the current house. This option does have its positive side as it could include independents, experts, like doctors, lawyers, and academics etc. who all have experience and knowledge in their own particular field and it represents all sections of society. If this were the option chosen a committee would need to be set up to decides who is appointed, this would have to be non-partisan and independent of the government, a royal institute for example. This option is backed by traditionalists, including many peers, however it does not really stand...

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