 Starter Study the events in the history of reform of the House of Lords and put them back into the correct sequence. Can you write the correct dates back on each slip of paper? Which event was the most significant in the whole process?

Is the House of Lords in need of further reform? To create a timeline of reform for The HoL To debate need for further reform of HoL Aims

 Your task Read Watts, p and note the occasions on which the powers of the HoL were limited or reformed. Look for these dates in particular: Read Watts, p and note the occasions on which the powers of the HoL were limited or reformed. Look for these dates in particular: 1911 & &

The history of reform 1911 Parliament Act: Lords lose power to veto bills or delay bills more than two years 1911 Parliament Act: Lords lose power to veto bills or delay bills more than two years 1945 Salisbury Doctrine estd. ensures Labour govt’s manifesto commitments to nationalisation & welfare state are not overturned in Lords 1945 Salisbury Doctrine estd. ensures Labour govt’s manifesto commitments to nationalisation & welfare state are not overturned in Lords 1949 Parliament Act Lords block Labour steel nationalisation plans. Delaying power cut to one year Parliament Act Lords block Labour steel nationalisation plans. Delaying power cut to one year.

1958 First life peers created by Harold Macmillan. Women peers arrive First life peers created by Harold Macmillan. Women peers arrive House of Lords act, first stage of reform, only 92 hereditary peers left 1999 House of Lords act, first stage of reform, only 92 hereditary peers left 2000 Wakeham Report published with recommendations for second stage of reform, including largely appointed chamber 2000 Wakeham Report published with recommendations for second stage of reform, including largely appointed chamber

Nov 2001 Robin Cook, leader of the Commons, unveils the final stage House of Lords reform. Stiff opposition from MPs from all parties to call for only 20% of peers to be elected by the public Nov 2001 Robin Cook, leader of the Commons, unveils the final stage House of Lords reform. Stiff opposition from MPs from all parties to call for only 20% of peers to be elected by the public March 2004 Reform of House of Lords ‘kicked into the long grass’, possibly until after next election March 2004 Reform of House of Lords ‘kicked into the long grass’, possibly until after next election

2006, Speaker of House of Lords 2006, Speaker of House of Lords Supreme Court Supreme Court - Jack Straw Baroness Hayman

 Your task Read through the article on the Wakeham Report and the Government’s response. Complete a table similar to the one below: Read through the article on the Wakeham Report and the Government’s response. Complete a table similar to the one below: Key features Wakeham Govt recommendations Size of second chamber Elections or appointments? Role of Church leaders

 Your task Hold a boxing debate on the following motion: Hold a boxing debate on the following motion: “This house believes the current House of Lords is undemocratic, out of touch and in dire need of reform” “This house believes the current House of Lords is undemocratic, out of touch and in dire need of reform”

 Your task You have been asked to form a focus group examining issues relating to the possible reform of the House of Lords. Work in groups of approximately 5 people. Nominate one person to be your chair / scribe. Debate each issue, and try to reach a consensus as a group. The scribe should then record the view of your group on that issue before proceeding to the next one.

 Plenary Imagine you have been set the question ‘Is the House of Lords in need of further reform?’ Write the introduction to this essay question. What makes a successful introduction? Imagine you have been set the question ‘Is the House of Lords in need of further reform?’ Write the introduction to this essay question. What makes a successful introduction?

Getting from satisfactory to superstar! Definition Definition Context Context Problem to discuss / question to resolve Problem to discuss / question to resolve

SatisfactoryGoodStar pupil! Defines the word loosely. Provides limited context. Clear definition of its current membership and function. Accurate context, e.g. succintly provides setting for debate over reform Precise definition, with accurate context, closing with a question or statement which suggests there is room for debate. Introduction engages the reader and makes them want to read on.

 Extension task Try writing a success grid for a good topic paragraph and a good conclusion Try writing a success grid for a good topic paragraph and a good conclusion Try writing the first topic paragraph of your essay. Try writing the first topic paragraph of your essay.