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Membership of the House of Lords

Inquiry

This inquiry looks to examine the arrangements for appointments to the House of Lords, its size and composition and the effectiveness of its role in relation to the House of Commons.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Monday 16 October 2023.

Work news

House of Lords leaders questioned on the role and composition of the Upper House

Committee hears from Leader of the House of Lords, Shadow Leader and the Convenor of the Crossbench Peers

Does the House of Lords Appointments Commission have the powers it needs to carry out its role effectively?

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee examines Membership of the House of Lords

MPs examine membership of the House of Lords

Committee examines membership of the House of Lords, including the roles and responsibilities of peers

23 November 2023

MPs to investigate House of Lords membership in new inquiry

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee launches inquiry into Membership of the House of Lords

Contact us

Email: pacac@parliament.uk
Phone: 020 7219 3268 (general enquiries) | 020 7219 8335 (media enquiries)
Address: Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA