New House rules

In his Scotsman 200 article on Lords reform (26 July), Tim Flinn was off to a good start but was unrealistic in his way of choosing a new House.

It is vital that the new House is independent of the control of the political parties that rule the Commons. Ireland gives us a good example, its Senate is not elected and is independent of the lower house. Different sections of Ireland choose their representatives, for example farmers, trade unions and lawyers.

DONALD HARDIE Chesterhill house, Humbie