Members of the Lords play a vital role making laws and keeping an eye on the decisions and actions of Government. Bringing years of knowledge from many walks of life, they apply an experienced perspective to examining legislation and public policy.
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Lord Lyell of Markyate and Lord McIntosh of Haringey have died
House of Lords discusses further amendments to Bill
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