Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals for the removal of the hereditary peers from the House of Lords in the current Parliament.

As set out in the Conservative manifesto, although comprehensive reform is not a priority, we are committed to ensure that the House of Lords continues to fulfil its constitutional role as a revising and scrutinising chamber which respects the primacy of the House of Commons. We will continue to work to ensure the work of the House of Lords remains relevant and effective by addressing issues such as its size.