House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
House of Lords (Appointments)
05 December 2024 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab Torfaen
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Requirement for political parties to provide citations for House of Lords nominees takes effect today.
- Citations must summarize the reasons for nominating an individual and will be published on gov.uk upon successful appointment.
- The Government will continue to review the House of Lords appointments system as part of wider reforms.
Issue summary
This statement is about the requirement for political parties to provide citations when nominating individuals for appointment to the House of Lords, starting today.
Action requested
Political parties must now provide a citation summarising why an individual has been nominated, which will be published on gov.uk upon successful appointment. The Government will continue to review the appointments system as part of wider reforms to the House of Lords.
Key facts
- Political parties are required to provide citations for each nominee starting today.
- Citations will be published on gov.uk after a successful appointment.
- The House of Lords Appointments Commission maintains its role in vetting nominations.
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