Overview

This bill aims to amend the House of Lords Act 1999, eliminating by-elections for hereditary peers in the House of Lords. Instead of filling vacancies caused by death, retirement, resignation, or expulsion of hereditary peers, the number of hereditary peers will be capped at 90.

Description

The bill modifies Section 2 of the House of Lords Act 1999. Specifically, it replaces subsection (2) to limit the number of hereditary peers to a maximum of 90 at any given time. It also removes subsection (4), thereby preventing any future by-elections to fill vacancies among the remaining 90 hereditary peers. This effectively abolishes the system of by-elections for hereditary peers.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The changes are primarily procedural, affecting the composition of the House of Lords rather than incurring direct financial costs.

Groups Affected

Groups affected include:

• Hereditary Peers: The bill directly affects hereditary peers, limiting their numbers and ending by-elections for their seats. This will result in fewer hereditary peers in the House of Lords.
• The House of Lords: The bill alters the composition and functioning of the House of Lords, leading to a more stable, albeit smaller, contingent of hereditary peers.
• The UK Public: The public will see a change in the composition of the House of Lords although the effect on the general public is likely to be minimal.

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