This House of Lords Library Note looks at the volume of Acts of Parliament since 1930 from the perspective of the House of Lords, as well as at the volume of Statutory Instruments since 1961.
Volume of Legislation (252 KB , PDF)
This Library Note looks at the volume of legislation from the perspective of the House of Lords. In particular, it provides figures on the volume of primary legislation since 1930, on the number of Acts of Parliament in broad subject areas since 1983 and on the number of Statutory Instruments made since 1961. The Note also contains information on the size of the “statute book” and on the number of reported cases based on the interpretation of legislation.
Volume of Legislation (252 KB , PDF)
Ministers are needed in the House of Lords to take legislation through the House and answer for the government during questions and debates. Some cabinet ministers are appointed from the Lords. For example, the leader of the House of Lords is always a member of the Lords. This briefing looks at the role of ministers in the House of Lords and how they are scrutinised.
This proposed law would introduce a new “think again” procedure in the House of Lords so members could ask the House of Commons to consider their concerns before a draft affirmative statutory instrument is approved.
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In light of the UK government’s recent proposals to reform the House of Lords, this briefing presents facts and figures comparing the House of Lords with other second chambers around the world.
