MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

Early day motion 1543, tabled 7 July 2003 by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 67 members.

That this house calls on the Government to bring in legislation to disqualify Members of the House of Lords who are convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months in prison, thereby bringing the two Houses of Parliament into line.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Liberal Democrat 24, Labour/Co-operative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.