Members of the House of Commons may now vote by proxy in certain circumstances. In contrast, the practice has been prohibited in the House of Lords for over 150 years. What is the background to the rule against proxy voting in the second chamber?
Documents to download
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The Weatherill amendment (updated November 2007). LLN 2007/009 (119 KB, PDF)
Documents to download
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The Weatherill amendment (updated November 2007). LLN 2007/009 (119 KB, PDF)
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