I do not think they would be dictatorial powers in the hands of someone who has been democratically elected, but perhaps the hon. Lady sees some consistency between that position and defending unelected Members of the other place. I do not.

I do not think they would be dictatorial powers in the hands of someone who has been democratically elected, but perhaps the hon. Lady sees some consistency between that position and defending unelected Members of the other place. I do not.

The Deputy Prime Minister wants the House of Lords to be more accountable, yet his Government are giving new dictatorial powers to elected mayors to veto decisions made by elected councillors. Will he say where the accountability is there?

The Deputy Prime Minister wants the House of Lords to be more accountable, yet his Government are giving new dictatorial powers to elected mayors to veto decisions made by elected councillors. Will he say where the accountability is there?

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what meetings he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department to discuss the regulation of elections for directly-elected police and crime commissioners under the provisions of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what meetings he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department to discuss the regulation of elections for directly-elected police and crime commissioners under the provisions of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what arrangements are being made for him to answer oral questions on the floor of the House in relation to his new responsibilities.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what arrangements are being made for him to answer oral questions on the floor of the House in relation to his new responsibilities.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what opportunities he expects there to be for hon. Members to hold him to account on the floor of the House.

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what opportunities he expects there to be for hon. Members to hold him to account on the floor of the House.

If he will list the rules or guidance which govern the relationship between Secretaries of State and junior ministers. - 'Questions of Procedure for Ministers' describes roles of Ministers in charge of Depts and Ministers outside Cabinet. Distribution of ministerial responsibilities is published in 'List of Ministerial Responsibilities'.

If he will list the rules or guidance which govern the relationship between Secretaries of State and junior ministers. - 'Questions of Procedure for Ministers' describes roles of Ministers in charge of Depts and Ministers outside Cabinet. Distribution of ministerial responsibilities is published in 'List of Ministerial Responsibilities'.

Pursuant to paragraph K8.1 of the Scott Report relating to ministerial accountability, what additional measures he proposes to ensure his Department's compliance with Paragraph 27 of Questions of Procedure for Ministers. - Ref to 272 c589-604.

Pursuant to paragraph K8.1 of the Scott Report relating to ministerial accountability, what additional measures he proposes to ensure his Department's compliance with Paragraph 27 of Questions of Procedure for Ministers. - Ref to 272 c589-604.

How he intends to account to the House for his ministerial responsibilities. - Ref to 263 c496W.

How he intends to account to the House for his ministerial responsibilities. - Ref to 263 c496W.