David Cairns

Former Labour MP for Inverclyde

@davidcairnsmp

Removing Hereditary Peers from the House of Lords

There have been votes in Parliament on the removal of the hereditary peers from the House of Lords.

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David Cairns voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords

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Major votes

  • On 7 Mar 2007: David Cairns voted yes on House of Lords Reform — Remove Hereditary Places Show vote
  • On 8 Jul 2003: David Cairns was absent for a vote on House of Lords Reform — Exclusion of remaining Hereditary Peers Show vote

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