A Bill to establish an inquiry into the events surrounding the creation of mortgage prisoners, their consequences and any other relevant matters; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
25 September 2025
The Mortgage Prisoners Inquiry Bill would set up an official parliamentary inquiry to examine how mortgage prisoners were created, what happened to them as a result, and any related issues. It covers other matters linked to the inquiry’s remit as needed, to understand the full context and consequences.
The Bill is at the first formal stage in the Commons after originating in the Lords. It will need to progress through subsequent stages (committee, report, third reading) before becoming law.
Generated 21 February 2026
Third reading - the final chance for the Lords to change the bill - took place on 4 July and no amendments were made.
What happens next?
The bill now goes to the House of Commons for consideration.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.