Andrew, speaking in a debate on the size of the House of Lords, emphasises the importance of having the right people

Andrew, speaking in a debate on the size of the House of Lords, emphasises the importance of having the right people: “what we must all focus on and protect is the calibre and experience of those people who are called to sit in this Chamber …. your Lordships’ House is not centrally about numbers but about people.”

Underlining his point, Andrew stated: “… the future of this House is all about ensuring that we have the right people with the right balance of wisdom and practical experience over time.”

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https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2017-12-19/debates/0333EFE3-158F-4571-8F65-7647697B3A6D/HouseOfLordsLordSpeaker%E2%80%99SCommitteeReport#contribution-B4E194D7-23A5-486D-82D3-58A1C5D6AF07