asked the Prime Minister whether a Committee of the Cabinet has considered and is drafting a scheme for the reform of the House of Lords; and, if so, whether any statement will be made or any Resolution submitted on the principles of the scheme as adopted by the Cabinet during this Session?

The subject is being considered by a Committee of the Cabinet. As regards the last branch of the question, I can add nothing to what I said yesterday.

Will the right hon. Gentleman give us an assurance, to allay public anxiety, that in this scheme the vested legislative interests of the eldest sons of Peers will be protected?

No, Sir, I cannot.