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 allowed in the House will remain 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 replaces subsection (4) to ensure that any vacancies arising after the bill comes into force will not be filled through further exceptions, effectively ending by-elections for hereditary peers.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant impact on government spending. The changes relate to the composition of the House of Lords and do not involve direct financial allocations or cuts. No figures regarding government spending are provided within the bill text.

Groups Affected

The primary group affected is hereditary peers themselves. This bill eliminates their opportunity to be elected to fill vacancies in the House of Lords. The House of Lords and the UK Parliament more generally will also be affected by the change in the process for managing the membership of the House of Lords.

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