Proposals for Reform of the Composition and Powers of the House of Lords, 1968-1998

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This Library Note sets out in summary form major proposals since 1968 for reform of the composition and powers of the House of Lords.

House of Lords data dashboard: Peerage creations

This page provides interactive data on the creation of life peerages in the House of Lords.
- House of Lords
Peerages created following prime ministerial resignations

UK prime ministers may draw up a resignation honours list on their departure from office, in which they may request that the reigning monarch grant honours to any number of people. Such honours may include peerages, knighthoods and damehoods, or other awards. However, not all have chosen to draw up such a list. This briefing lists those prime ministers who have requested that peerages be conferred on their departure from office.
House of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL]: HL Bill 36 of 2024-25

The House of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL] is a private member’s bill sponsored by Lord Norton of Louth (Conservative). The bill seeks to strengthen the House of Lords Appointments Commission.
- Government
- House of Lords