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

20 October 2023

Proposed by Hon. Members:

Parliamentary Procedure

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

At a glance

Key points

  • The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill aims to abolish by-elections for hereditary peers in the House of Lords
  • The bill is set to be read a second time on Friday 27 October
  • No specific action is requested beyond reading the bill a second time

Issue summary

The statement is about the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill, which aims to abolish by-elections for hereditary peers in the House of Lords.

Action requested

No specific action is requested beyond reading the bill a second time on Friday 27 October.

Key facts

  • The Bill pertains to the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers).
  • By-elections for hereditary peers are proposed to be abolished.
  • The Bill will be read a Second time on Friday 27 October.
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