UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1008
House of Lords (Cessation of Membership) Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill would allow House of Lords members to resign and give up their seat. Currently, most peers serve for life, but this bill would give them the option to voluntarily leave the House of Lords permanently if they choose.
Presented by Lord Steel of Aikwood
supported by Mrs Eleanor Laing.
supported by Mrs Eleanor Laing.
PrivateLords1st reading
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading4 Dec 2012
- 2nd reading
Lords
- 1st reading17 May 2012
- 2nd reading29 Jun 2012
- Committee stage13 Jul 2012
- 3rd reading24 Jul 2012