Peers have stood strong on holding the government to their manifesto pledge by a majority of 61, reports the BBC.
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March 7th, 2006 at 17:36
The Lords only rejected one out of six Government motions to destroy the previous sensible Lords amendments.
This a victory for the Home Office:
- no proper independent cost benefit analysis , only the censord “Dobson” 6 montly report
- neutered and censored National Identity Scheme Commissioner appointed by and reporting to the Home Secretary rather than properely independent and reporting to Parliament,
- NIR data to be handed over to foreign Governments etc. etc.
By the time bad legislation gets to the Lords, it is to late.
Even though the Lords often point out exactly what is wrong with it, they always seem to cave in to Government arrogance and stupidity.
March 9th, 2006 at 17:48
This bill goes back to the Commons on Monday, 13 March. And then is scheduled to return to the Lords just two days later, on 15 March.
Which shows that the Government is confident of getting it passed on Monday. And how little time they are now giving it. I suspect they want it all done and dusted before the Easter recess which starts on 30 March. This means that by this time next week, the bill could be law and heading for Royal assent.
There is, however, still time to write to or email MPs and peers. No idea if the Lords will hold firm again. But much strength of feeling in the debate on Monday, 6 March. And if we send them lots of supporting letters and emails, it just might persuade them to stick to their guns and dig in.
March 10th, 2006 at 13:05
Why would MP’s listen to the concerns of the people who elected them when doing what they are told by Blair and Co is much more lucrative. MP’s have got pensions, perks and pay packets to die for – why listen to the electorate?
MP’s will vote it in and the Lords will cave in. They always do. It will be down to the masses to resist it – just like the poll tax.