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

A Bill 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 8 June 2016 by Lord Blunkett (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.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 8 Jun 2016
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 May 2017.