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Hereditary Titles (Female Succession)
20 April 2022
Lead MP
Harriett Baldwin
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Women & EqualitiesStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Harriett Baldwin raised concerns about hereditary titles (female succession) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Proposed a Bill to end male primogeniture for hereditary peerages, noting the Succession to the Crown Act of 2013 that changed succession rules but left other issues unaddressed. She highlighted that an eighth of seats in the House of Lords are reserved for men only due to hereditary titles, citing this as unacceptable sex discrimination with real-world consequences such as unequal land ownership and business inheritance. The Bill would apply to 803 hereditary peers and ensure daughters have equal rights to inherit titles.
Harriett Baldwin
Con
West Worcestershire
Called for the end of male primogeniture in the House of Lords, citing the Succession to the Crown Act that changed rules for royal succession but left other issues unaddressed. She mentioned that 13% of UK land is owned by women and highlighted the need for equality across society.
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