observer Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Is it time we had reform of our political institutions - starting with the House of Lords ? There are now over 800 members in the Lords, making it the second biggest chamber in the world, and probably the biggest in per capita terms. None of it's Members are elected, but appointed from Party supporters and donors, many elderly politicians; making it (at £300 per day per Member) an expensive geriatric home. It's unlikely that the political class, would want to change things, as turkey's seldom vote for Xmas. But the system is so obviously corrupt and antiquated, that maybe; given the current impasse with the Commons; Gov may actually consider changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I think it would be an idea to invite these geriatric fossils to fund their own days of attendance so they can be more in tune with the man in the street & provide a more effective buffer to the excesses of governments. Furthermore ,is the expensive regalia really necessary ? As it stands the Lords is nothing but an expensive Darby & Joan club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 They did ok yesterday but it is a bloated old fashioned House and needs reforming. I see the obnoxious Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tory backer and Lord, flew in from America to vote against the bills trying to stop Osbourne. Thats commitment you may think but its his first vote on anything in over 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Well I'd be up for being made a Lord.... all that free cash and free food.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 .... with the cost of a limo waiting for you, while you visit the opera ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 perhaps needs to be replaced with the Fletcher Memorial Home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Seems the Speaker of the House of Commons has just had a pay rise, which now puts him on more than the PM ! "Order -order". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Mines a double whiskey and half a lager for Mrs Sid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Seems this nationalised elderly care home, costing £3oo per day, for guests to call in for cat nap; is under fire from the press, saying it's costing the tax-payer £thousands for Peers who don't say a word in debates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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