This Library Note provides background information on the Private Member’s Bills introduced by Lord Steel of Aikwood containing proposals to reform the membership of the House of Lords.
Lord Steel of Aikwood's Private Member's Bills on House of Lords Reform (423 KB , PDF)
This Library Note provides background information on the Private Member’s Bills introduced by Lord Steel of Aikwood containing proposals to reform the membership of the House of Lords. These have included provisions to: establish a statutory appointments commission; bring an end to hereditary Peerage by-elections; make provision for permanent leave of absence; and exclude members in specified circumstances.
Lord Steel of Aikwood's Private Member's Bills on House of Lords Reform (423 KB , PDF)
This House of Lords Library briefing covers the maiden and valedictory speeches made during the last two sessions of parliament. The first and last speeches made by a member of the House of Lords are significant occasions and, by tradition, are marked with respect by the House.
This House of Lords data dashboard allows for the examination of member activity over the 2019–24 parliament. This includes attendance data, participation in votes and debates, tabling of written questions, and committee and official roles. It has been produced in the context of the proposals by the new Labour government to reform the House of Lords. The data can be filtered by age and peerage type.
The House of Lords Conduct Committee is currently reviewing the House of Lords code of conduct for members, with written submissions due to close on 31 October 2024. Before this, the House of Lords is scheduled to hold a debate on the review.
