Details News Stages Publications Long title A Bill to amend the House of Lords Act 1999 so as to abolish the system of by-elections for hereditary peers. Sponsor John Spellar Labour Warley Current version of the Bill Bill 130 2022-23 (as introduced) Get File View PDF document Opens in new window 5 September 2022 Commons Bill passage Bill started in the House of Commons 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Bill in the House of Lords 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Final stages Consideration of amendments Royal Assent Key Complete In progress Not applicable Not yet reached