RULES APPLYING TO MEMBERS OF THE UPPER HOUSE

Early day motion 420, tabled 18 December 2002 by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 53 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 rules that apply to honourable Members in such circumstances should apply also to Members of the Upper House.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 17, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.