Q. Private Members' Bills

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(asked on 26th January 2026) - View Source

Viscount Stansgate
(Labour - Excepted Hereditary)

Question

To ask The Leader of the House whether the Parliament Acts apply to private members’ bills.

Baroness Smith of Basildon
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal

This question was answered on 29th January 2026

Yes, the Parliament Acts apply to private members bills.