Debates about the relative powers of both Houses Flashcards
In what ways are the lords becoming more important?
Conservative went from 241 defeats in 1979-97 and in 2015-16 they defeated 60.
who is lord owen
a forgien secretary in 1977-79 who played a leading role in amending goverment social care bill.
what ended tory dominance over the HOL?
loss of heriditary peers
if there is a clash who would usally win?
the goverment will use its majority to win.
why did the amendment get rejected?
In 2012 the govt rejected the social care bill from HOL because the HOC could decide on large finical decisions.
what happened in 2005?
After the terriost attack the govt wanted to introduce 42 day detention for suspected terrorist.
what acts can the goverment use to force a bill through?
-Changing the voting system for MEP’s 1999
-Equalising age of consent 2000
-hunting dogs banned 2004
