Orders of the Day — LIFE PEERAGES BILL [Lords]

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 February 1958.

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Photo of Mr William Stones Mr William Stones , Consett 12:00, 12 February 1958

I have no doubt that what the noble Lord is saying is right, and that it was an obligation to attend the House of Lords at some time. But I suggest that membership of the House of Lords is a privilege.