Written question asked by Lord Grocott (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 December 2022. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 December 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Hereditary Peers: Vetting
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to require hereditary peers on the Register of Hereditary Peers to be subject to the same vetting procedures carried out by the House of Lords Appointments Commission to which new life peers are subject.
- Answer
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The House of Lords Appointments Commission recommends individuals for appointment as non-party-political life peers, and vets nominations for life peers, including those nominated by the UK political parties, to ensure the highest standards of propriety. There are no plans to amend the Commission’s remit.
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- Written question
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- HL3892
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Hereditary peers House of Lords Appointments Commission Vetting
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