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Originally Posted by cashman
then please explain how "Jobs fer the Boys" as is now, is preferable to n elected body? seems to me they get in now by arse-licking n towing someones line.  |
I don't regard it as jobs for boys. It's preferable because they can scrutinise laws properly for the good of the country, rather than trying to get votes for the next election. It also ensures that there is not a government majority in the house, the decisions are more independent, and party whips have no control over the peers. The Lords do a fantastic job and often suggest amendments to legislation and point things out, which the commons had never thought of. There are very wise people in that house, it is a shame that these few who flaunt the rules, make the rest look bad.
Margaret, there are rules, there is a code of conduct which I cannot recall word for word but goes to the effect of: 'You cannot attempt to change, or vote, on legislation, if you are to make any financial or other gains from it'. Problem is, there is no punishment..