House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]

Moved by

The Earl of Caithness

1: Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—

“Overview

This Act amends section 2 of the House of Lords Act 1999 to end the process of by-elections for hereditary peers, thereby making the House of Lords a wholly appointed Second Chamber.”