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House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the House of Lords Act 1999 so as to abolish the system of by-elections for hereditary peers.

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Lords)

The story so farThe House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 5 December 2023 by Lord Grocott (Labour). It is now at first reading in the House of Lords. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 5 Dec 2023

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 29 May 2024.