The reform of the House of Lords : with a criticism of the report of the Select Committee of 2nd December, 1908 / by William Sharp McKechnie
1909, First Edition. Glasgow : James MacLehose. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Item #243059
Physical description; x, 136 pages. Contents; The problem of a second chamber -- The chief function of the House of Lords -- The composition of the House of Lords: a historical outline -- The powers of the Lords in relation to the lower house: a historical outline -- A comparison with foreign upper chambers -- Various proposals and schemes of reconstruction -- The referendum as a mediator between the chambers -- Some maxims of reform -- The select committee's suggested scheme of reconstruction -- The need of an alternative scheme. Subjects; Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords — Reform. Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords — History — 20th century. Great Britain. Parliament — Reform. House of Lords. Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords — Studies. Parliament. Reform. History. Legislative bodies — Reform. Great Britain. Parliamentary reform movement. Parliamentary process.
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