Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Mark Ferguson (Labour) on Friday, 25 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

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Peers

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the House of Lords Appointments Commission has provided guidance to (a) the Cabinet Office and (b) 10 Downing Street on the period of time that should be given to the Commission to allow it to undertake due diligence on (i) political list and (ii) resignation peerage list peerage appointments.

Answer

Information regarding the vetting process undertaken by the independent House of Lords Appointment Commission is available on their website.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

20544

Session

2026-27

Grouped for answer

Yes

Subjects

House of Lords Appointments Commission Peers

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk