Against

• Heridatery Peers is a undemocratic element of the HOL
• An elected HOL can result in a gridlock since the parliament acts limit the chambers powers would become unjustified
• Hereditary peers have largely been removed by the first stage of reforms
• House of Lords

  • Current balance and composition allows it to provide a useful check on the government
  • No single party enjoys a majority

  Electing the chamber

  Could produce a government majority in both houses
• Elected House of Lords

  Could result in gridlock, since the Parliament Acts that limit the chamber's powers would become unjustified

  Systems with coequal legislative chambers, such as the US system, often find it difficult to pass budgets
• Current House of Lords

  • Benefits from the presence of ex-ministers and other experts, willing to stand up for unpopular but worthwhile causes
• Elections

  Would likely remove the wisdom, experience and independence of thought of peers