House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill Debate
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Committee stage
Tuesday 25th March 2025
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Tuesday 25th March 2025
(4 days, 16 hours ago)
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Tabled by
81: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Further reform of the composition of the House of LordsWithin two years of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a draft Bill containing legislative proposals for further reform of the composition of the House of Lords.”Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment would require the Government to lay before Parliament a further bill to reform the House of Lords after the removal of hereditary peers.
“Further reform of the composition of the House of LordsWithin two years of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a draft Bill containing legislative proposals for further reform of the composition of the House of Lords.”Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment would require the Government to lay before Parliament a further bill to reform the House of Lords after the removal of hereditary peers.
The Duke of Wellington (CB)
My Lords, I say to the Leader that I should like to reserve the right to table the amendment again on Report.
Amendment 81 not moved.