Sir: Voltaire said, in defence of free speech: "I detest what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." With regard to the House of Lords and closed lists, I find myself adapting Voltaire's view. I love what they say, but I detest that they have the right to say it.
W DAVIES
Burry Port, Dyfed
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