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Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL]

To make provision for members of the House of Lords to vote at elections to the House of Commons.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 15 May 2012 by Lord Dubs (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision for members of the House of Lords to vote at elections to the House of Commons

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 15 May 2012
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2013.