A Bill to make provision about elections to, and membership of, the House of Lords; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
5 May 2021
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The Bill would set out rules for elections to the House of Lords and for who can be a member, along with related provisions. In effect, it aims to reform how the Lords is formed and who serves as a member. It is currently at its second reading in the House of Lords.
The bill began with a first reading in January 2020 and is now at the second reading in the Lords, continuing its passage through Parliament.
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15 Jan 2020
First reading took place on 15 January. 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 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
