Hereditary Peers: By-elections
(asked on 30th June 2021) - View Source
Question
To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker, in the hereditary peers' by-election following the retirement of the Countess of Mar, (1) how many peers were entitled to vote, (2) how many peers voted, (3) how many ballot papers were spoiled, and (4) what was the percentage turnout.
This question was answered on 8th July 2021
The details of the by-election to replace the Countess of Mar are as follows:
Vacancy Created By: | Number of Members eligible to vote: | Number of Members who voted: | Number of spoiled ballot papers: | Percentage turnout: |
The Countess of Mar | 783 | 317 | 0 | 40% |