Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
House of Lords: Religion
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government why leaders of faith groups such as Jewish, Muslim and Roman Catholic leaders in the House of Lords are not considered as Lords Spiritual.
- Answer
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The presence of the Lords Spiritual in the House of Lords reflects the constitutional position of the Church of England as the established Church and the Sovereign as the Supreme Governor of the Church.
The Government believes the House of Lords benefits from having a membership with a wide and diverse range of backgrounds including faith and religion.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL345
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- House of Lords Religion
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- Timestamp
- 2026-06-02 12:30:19 +0100
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