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 created by death, 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. Currently, this section allows for a limited number of hereditary peers to remain in the House of Lords, with by-elections held to fill vacancies. This bill proposes two key changes:

• Amendment to Subsection (2): Replaces the existing clause with a limit of 90 hereditary peers at any given time.
• Amendment to Subsection (4): Eliminates by-elections for hereditary peers. Any vacancies that occur after the bill becomes law will not be filled.

The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The elimination of by-elections may result in minor savings related to administrative costs.

Groups Affected

• Hereditary Peers: The bill directly affects hereditary peers. The number of hereditary peers allowed in the House of Lords will be capped at 90, and no by-elections will be held to replace those who leave.
• House of Lords: The composition of the House of Lords will be altered. The number of hereditary peers will gradually decrease over time.
• Government: The government will experience reduced administrative costs associated with holding by-elections for hereditary peerages.

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