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Ian Horobin

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 28 May 2026UIN 2759

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 119406 on Ian Horobin, how are conventions on such peerage matters (a) established and (b) amended.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

Conventions form part of our uncodified constitution. They are rules of constitutional practice that are generally accepted, and regarded as binding in operation, but not in law. Conventions are not static, but are developed and evolve to reflect changing circumstances.

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