This bill creates an independent Commission to advise the Prime Minister on life peerage nominations, establishing criteria for appointments and principles to ensure House of Lords balance, including at least 20% independent members and no single-party majority.
A Bill to make provision for the appointment of a Commission to advise the Prime Minister on recommendations to the Crown for the creation of life peerages; to establish principles to be followed in making recommendations; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Lords
Stage: 2nd reading
Sponsored by: Lord Norton of Louth
Introduced: 2024-09-12