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[Written Question] House of Lords Composition: Bishops

UK Parliament Written Questions Tuesday 02 June 2026, 11:50 UTC By Lord Patten 1 min read
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Question by: Lord Patten Answering Body: Cabinet Office Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration, if any, they are giving to reducing the number of Lords Spiritual in the House of Lords.

Question by: Lord Patten Answering Body: Cabinet Office Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration, if any, they are giving to reducing the number of Lords Spiritual in the House of Lords.
Patten (PERSON) Lords Spiritual (ORG) the House of Lords (ORG)
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