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

A Bill to amend the House of Lords Act 1999 so as to abolish the system of by-elections for hereditary peers.

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1st reading

05 Dec 2023

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Fourth Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee

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Typebill

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Stage1st reading

Stage date05 Dec 2023

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