Written question asked by Unknown (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 1998. It was answered by Lord Richard (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 1998.

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Richard, Lord

Question

How many life peerages were created during the premierships of: (a) Harold Macmillan; (b) Sir Alec Douglas Home; (c) Harold Wilson (1964-70 and 1974-76); (d) Edward Heath; (e) James Callaghan;l (f) Margaret Thatcher; (g) John Major; and (h) how many peers have been created since 2nd May 1997; and what is the total number of life peerages existing at present. [HL 2292] - Includes table.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

591 c88-9WA; HL 2292

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Life peers

Contains statistics

Yes