Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 120227

Peers

Tabled: 11 March 2026

Answered: 18 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Graham Leadbitter

Scottish National Party — Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he will make an assessment of the potential merits of legislation to prevent individuals who are unsuccessful in general elections from being appointed as peers.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds

It is for party leaders to consider who is best placed to represent their party in the House of Lords when nominating individuals to the upper House. The Government has introduced a requirement that all nominating parties need to provide a citation when n...

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