House of Lords data dashboard: Delegated legislation
This page provides interactive data on delegated legislation in the House of Lords.
Documents to download
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The Salisbury-Addison Convention (98 KB , PDF)
The Salisbury-Addison Convention is one of the conventions which regulates the relationship between the House of Lords and the Executive. Briefly, it states that the Lords should not seek to prevent the Government from implementing manifesto pledges in legislation. The operation and understanding of the convention has changed and evolved over time. In May 2006, the Joint Committee on Conventions of the UK Parliament was established, and as part of this inquiry the Joint Committee examined the Salisbury-Addison Convention and presented its own understanding of its operation.
Documents to download
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The Salisbury-Addison Convention (98 KB , PDF)
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Peerages awarded to former UK prime ministers
Former prime minister David Cameron was appointed to the House of Lords in November 2023 to serve as foreign secretary. This page lists former UK prime ministers who have held office since 1902, together with information on whether the individuals later received a peerage entitling them to sit in the House of Lords.
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Who is in the House of Lords? Members with backgrounds and professional experience in public life
The Lords Library has drawn together lists of members who have held selected positions in public life. This non-exhaustive collection provides an introduction to the diversity of experience in the House of Lords, including political careers in central, local, devolved and international settings; senior positions in defence, public service, policing and law; and leadership in science, education, culture and sport.
