Written question asked by Lord Norton of Louth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
House of Lords: Public Appointments
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Statement by the Baroness Smith of Basildon on 19 June (HLWS717) on nominations to the House of Lords, what is the limit on the number of recommendations they will make directly each year of candidates to sit as crossbench peers.
- Answer
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It is established practice that the Prime Minister can appoint individuals with a record of service to the public to the crossbenches. As set out in the written statement, the Prime Minister will continue to make a limited number of appointments via this route.
The number of appointments to the House of Lords is a matter for the Prime Minister and any future appointments will be announced in the normal way.
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- HL9055
- Session
- 2024-26
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- House of Lords Public appointments Crossbenchers
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