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House of Lords Appointments Commission

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 23 September 2025UIN 75365

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement of 21 July 2025 entitled Government of service, HCWS870, whether he plans to make any changes to the House of Lords Appointments Commission.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

I refer the Hon. Member to the written statement by the Prime Minister of 19 June 2025 (HCWS718), which sets out the Government's position on appointments to the House of Lords, including the role of the House of Lords Appointments Commission.

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