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Flashcards in Parliament reform Deck (3)
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1
Q

What happened to all but 92 hereditary peers?

A

Lost their right to sit and vote in the chamber (House of Lords Act 1990)

2
Q

What happened to the Lords reform in 2003 and why?

A

Stalled

Parliament rejected all 8 models for a reformed chamber

3
Q

What happened when the 2003 Lords reform was revived in 2007?

A

Commons voted for an entirely elected second chamber

Lords supported an entirely appointed second chamber