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Written question asked by Lord Pendry (Labour) on Monday, 9 January 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 January 2023. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 January 2023 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Life Peers: Public Appointments

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the House of Lords Appointments Commission regarding reports that peers have been appointed after donating money to the Conservative party.

Answer

Advice provided by the House of Lords Appointments Commission to the Government is confidential. It would be inappropriate to comment on such reports, or speculate about individual nominations or vetting. Peerages reflect long-standing contributions to civic life and also a willingness to further contribute to public life as a legislator in the Second Chamber. Volunteering and supporting a political party is part of our civic democracy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4585
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Donors House of Lords Appointments Commission Public appointments Life peers Conservative
Link
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