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House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL]

1st reading
Wednesday 3rd June 2026

(1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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First Reading
15:52
A Bill to establish a framework for the Secretary of State to consult stakeholders on the replacement of the House of Lords with an alternative second chamber.
Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede Portrait The Senior Deputy Speaker (Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede) (Non-Afl)
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The Question is that this Bill be now read a first time. As many as are of that opinion will say content, and the contrary not content.

None Portrait Noble Lords
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Not content!

Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede Portrait The Senior Deputy Speaker
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My Lords, the Companion is clear that First Readings are agreed without dissent. Therefore, I say the contents have it.

The Bill was introduced by Baroness Smith of Llanfaes, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
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