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, retirement, resignation, or expulsion, 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 replaces the by-election mechanism. It introduces a fixed limit of 90 hereditary peers at any given time. Any vacancy arising after the bill's enactment will not be filled, leading to a gradual decrease in the number of hereditary peers until the cap of 90 is reached.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The elimination of by-elections may result in minor savings related to the administrative costs of conducting such elections, but the overall financial impact is likely to be negligible.

Groups Affected

This bill will primarily affect:
• Hereditary Peers: The bill will limit their numbers and potentially end their right to be elected to fill vacancies.
• The House of Lords: The composition of the House of Lords will gradually change, becoming less reliant on the hereditary peerage.
• The Government: Minor administrative cost savings associated with the abolition of by-elections.

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