House of Lords Bill: second reading
27 February 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Over 30 Members of the Lords discussed the principles - second reading - of the House of Lords Bill.
- Lords Hansard: House of Lords Bill
- Video and Audio: House of Lords Bill
- Bills before Parliament: House of Lords Bill
- About Parliament: Private Members' Bills
- Bills and how they become law (PDF)
The Private Members' Bill details measures to reform the House of Lords, including existing hereditary Peers would no longer be replaced when they die and all recommendations for life peerages would be made by a statutory Appointments Commission.