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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

Last Updated

25 March 2019

In Plain English

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The Bill would rename the House of Lords to the House of Peers. It does not seek to change the powers, membership or functions of the chamber; the change is solely to its legal name. If enacted, official references and documents would use the new name instead of the existing one.

Key Points

Renames the House of Lords to the House of Peers.
Does not alter powers, membership or procedures of the chamber.
Would require changes in laws and official documents to reflect the new name.
Sponsored by Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat) and originating in the Commons.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination, then onward to the Lords for consideration.

Who is affected?

Members and staff of the House of Lords (and related parliamentary offices)Parliamentary staff and those who reference the chamber in official documentsLegal professionals, researchers and journalists who work with parliamentary law and recordsThe general public and media who encounter the chamber’s name in debates and reporting

Generated 21 February 2026

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.

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