House of Lords Appointments Commission - Private Notice Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:55 am on 21 July 2022.

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Photo of Lord True Lord True Minister of State (Cabinet Office) 11:55, 21 July 2022

My Lords, the reality of this House is who comes here and who works. Sometimes, those who do not come here very often make enormous contributions; I can think of a very distinguished scientist who comes on occasion. The Prime Minister has appointed—I should say recommended; Prime Ministers do not appoint—91 Peers since he became Prime Minister. That is not out of order with numbers in the past.