But Tory former deputy prime minister LordHoweofAberavon warned there could be a loss of expertise and independence if an elected element was introduced.
The Tory former chancellor LordHoweofAberavon added: "It is well known that the Ordnance Survey is a world-class national mapping organisation and national treasure".
Tory former chancellor and foreign secretary LordHoweofAberavon also said he was "certainly not persuaded of the case being made for the bill as it stands".