House of Peers Bill

A Bill to provide for the renaming of the House of Lords as the House of Peers.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Christine JardineLiberal Democrat

Parliament last updated

25 March 2019

In Plain English

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This Bill would rename the House of Lords to the House of Peers. It changes the name only and does not alter the Lords’ powers, membership, or how it operates; the main effect is on how the body is referred to in official documents and proceedings.

Key Points

Proposes renaming the House of Lords to the House of Peers.
Change is purely in nomenclature and does not modify powers, membership, or procedures.
Renaming would apply to official references, signage, and parliamentary documentation.
Originating in the House of Commons and currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons.
Sponsor: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat).

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. Its first reading occurred on 8 March 2018; no further stages are listed in the provided information.

Who is affected?

Members of the House of Lords (peers) and their staffParliamentary staff who interact with the LordsGovernment departments and agencies referencing the Lords in legislation or policyMedia, researchers, and members of the public who refer to the LordsOrganisations that maintain parliamentary records and reference materials

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

8 Mar 2018

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - House of Peers

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 179 2017-19 (as introduced)

BillCommons

8 Mar 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.