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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Civic Dignitaries and Peers

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 30 April 2025 to Question 47703 on Civic Dignitaries and Members, what his policy is on Members of the House of Lords serving as (a) councillors, (b) council mayors, (c) Police and Crime Commissioners, (d) the Mayor of London and (e) combined authority mayors, including any restrictions on nominating as candidates.

Answer

Members of the House of Lords are not disqualified from serving as councillors, elected mayors of single authorities, combined authorities or combined county authorities, the Mayor of London or Police and Crime Commissioners.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188
Session
2026-27
Related items
Civic Dignitaries and Members
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Civic dignitaries Peers
Link
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