Hereditary Peers: By-elections
(asked on 21st July 2021) - View Source
Question
To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker, following the recent hereditary peers by-election after the retirement of Lord Elton, how many peers (1) were entitled to vote, (2) voted; how many ballot papers were spoilt; and what the percentage turnout was.
This question was answered on 22nd July 2021
The details of the by-election to replace Lord Elton are as follows:
Vacancy Created By: | Number of Members eligible to vote: | Number of Members who voted: | Number of spoiled ballot papers: | Percentage turnout: |
Lord Elton | 785 | 237 | 0 | 30% |