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House of Commons · Ten Minute Rule Bill

House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill

20 January 2023

Proposed by Hon. Members:

Parliamentary Procedure

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At a glance

Key points

  • Ten Minute Rule Bill presented for House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections)
  • Motion proposes the Bill be read a Second time on Friday, 24 March
  • Bill aims to abolish by-elections for hereditary peers in the House of Lords

Issue summary

The statement is about the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill.

Action requested

The motion proposes that the Bill be read a Second time on Friday, 24 March.

Key facts

  • The Bill concerns the House of Lords and hereditary peers.
  • It aims to abolish by-elections for hereditary peers.
  • The Bill is scheduled to be read a Second time on Friday, 24 March.
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