Ban unelected Lords from serving in Government.
Cabinet appointments will be subject to a vote of approval by the House of Commons.
[^1]: Do we need a written constitution? - The Constitution Society
[^1]: Do we need a written constitution? - The Constitution Society
@PaulJRobinson - about 10 years ago
Whilst I'm 👍 I don't see it as being strictly necessary given our Parliamentary system ensures the party in government will command a majority in HoC. It's more useful in systems with a separation of powers to ensure appropriate checks on the Executive - partlcularly when opposing parties control different arms. So I support this PR because I believe in the principle, but I don't think it's really needed.
Parliamentary approval of key positions at the top of the Civil Service though would be a very worthwhile idea.
@philipjohn - about 10 years ago
"systems with a separation of powers to ensure appropriate checks on the Executive" watch this space... ;)
"Parliamentary approval of key positions at the top of the Civil Service though would be a very worthwhile idea." I'd support that!
Agree on civil service stuff too, and I'm looking forward to seeing the separation of powers stuff :)
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@philipjohn - about 10 years ago
This addresses my comment in #94