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How many female members in the house of lords?
At as April 30, 2012, there were 180 female members in the House of Lords.
How many Law Lords sit in the House of Lords?
None. Upon the creation of the Supreme Court in October 2009, the Law Lords were removed from the House of Lords. This has strengthened the separation of powers by removing the judiciary from the legislature.
Why does the House of Lords not given more power in the United Kingdom?
Members of the House of Lords are not elected to office.
How many lords sit in the house of lords Lords at one time?
how many women live in the house of commons?
Are the Lords paid for their work in the House of Lords?
Members of house of lords who hold ministerial appointments or are officer holder receive a monthly salary. Other members do not receive a salary but can claim allowances per sitting for the days they attend session of the house or meeting of committees .
How many members of house of lords at US?
The US does not have a House of Lords
How many female members in the house of lords?
At as April 30, 2012, there were 180 female members in the House of Lords.
How many green seats are in the House of Lords?
There aren't currently any Green Party Lords or Ladies in the upper chamber. Plaid Cymru's colours are green, and have 2 members in the House of Lords.
How many Law Lords sit in the House of Lords?
None. Upon the creation of the Supreme Court in October 2009, the Law Lords were removed from the House of Lords. This has strengthened the separation of powers by removing the judiciary from the legislature.
Why does the House of Lords not given more power in the United Kingdom?
Members of the House of Lords are not elected to office.
Where do members of the House of Lords live?
In their homes?
How many members are there in UK parliaments at this time?
There are currently 650 MP's in the House of Commons, and 760 in the House of Lords.
How many members are there in the house of lords of British parliament?
The number is never fixed, as of 1st December 2010 there are 741 members.
How many seats in the UK govament?
The UK Parliament consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The House of Commons has 650 elected Members of Parliament (MPs), while the House of Lords currently has around 800 members, including life peers, bishops, and hereditary peers. However, the number in the House of Lords can vary as it is not fixed.
How many senators are there in the United Kingdom?
None. The British Parliament is made up of two Houses, The House of Commons and the House of Lords. The House of Commons is the elected Members of Parliament, and the near equivalent of the US Senate is the House of Lords. Members of the House of Lords were historically hereditary peers, but following recent reforms the members are mostly appointed. The Lords also includes Bishops and Archbishops of The Church of England and Senior Judges, both of which groups are also appointed and not elected.
Are the members of the Lords elected by the Parliament?
No, they inherit the title of Lord as nobles, and along with it the right to membership in the House of Lords. Members of the House of Commons are elected - they are "commoners", NOT nobles, like the Lords. Once a person is elevated by being named an hereditary peer ( a noble with a title his eldest son inherits) he is eligible for the House of Lords. Mere knights are not eligible.
Which house of parliament is made up of members who inherit their seat?
the house of lords
