RULES APPLYING TO MEMBERS OF THE UPPER HOUSE

Early day motion 1814, tabled 24 October 2002 by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 46 members.

That this House believes that the current reform of Parliament should include consideration of the status of Members of the Upper House who have been convicted in a court of law, and that the same rules apply to honourable Members in such circumstances should apply also to Members of the Upper House.

Signatures by party: Labour 29, Liberal Democrat 14, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 1.