asked the Prime Minister whether a restoration in any form of the veto of the House of Lords has been considered by the Cabinet?

The proposals of the Government will be submitted to Parliament in due course. I must decline to make any statement as to proceedings in the Cabinet.

Has it been suggested to the Cabinet, or are they considering, the restoration of the veto of the House of Lords?

I must decline to make any statement as to the proceedings of the Cabinet.

Then the right hon. Gentleman is not in a position to pledge the Government not to restore the veto of the House of Lords?

I decline to answer any questions as to proceedings in the Cabinet, and I am astonished that the hon. and gallant Gentleman, with his experience, should think it useful to put such questions.