Membership of the House of Lords

For a brief description of:

• the changing membership of the House of Lords

• the different categories of Members

• the routes by which Members are appointed to the House

• the process of becoming a Member, Letters Patent and Writ of Summons

See The Membership of the House of Lords  - a Lords Information Office briefing paper.

Alphabetical and party membership lists are available on the Directory of MPs, Peers and Offices page.

Further information on Members of the House of Lords is available from the House of Lords Information Office.