RULES APPLYING TO MEMBERS OF THE UPPER HOUSE

Early day motion 2273, tabled 25 May 2006 by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 38 members.

That this House notes that Lord Watson intends to resume his place in the Upper House following his release from prison; and believes that reform of the Upper House 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 that apply to hon. Members in such circumstances should apply to Members of the Upper House.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 19, Labour 16, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.