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Members debate Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill

11 September 2024

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Members of the House of Lords debated the Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill, on Tuesday 10 September.

The Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill aims to increase the number of women bishops in the Lords by extending the period in which vacancies among the Lords Spiritual are to be filled by bishops who are women, until 2030.

Debate on the draft law

During second reading, members discussed the main topics of the bill and drew attention to concerns or specific areas where they think amendments (changes) may be needed.

Members speaking

Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour), Leader of the House of Lords, opened the debate and responded on behalf of the government.

Contributing members included:

Catch up

Explore further information

Find out more about the bill in the House of Lords Library briefing.

Next steps

Committee stage, the first chance for line by line examination of the bill, is scheduled for Wednesday 16 October.

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