A Bill Make provision for permanent leave of absence from the House of Lords; to provide for the expulsion of members of the House of Lords in specified circumstances; to make provision for the appointment of a Commission to make recommendations to the Crown for the creation of life peerages; and to restrict membership of the House of Lords by virtue of hereditary peerages.
House of Lords
16 May 2013
This bill aims to reform the House of Lords. It would allow peers to take permanent leave of absence and set out grounds for expulsion in certain circumstances. It also creates a Commission to advise the Crown on the creation of life peerages and would limit membership that comes from hereditary peerages.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords, the early stage of its passage. If it passes the second reading, it will move to committee stage for detailed consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 15 May. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
