Structure & Role Of HoL

Question 1

How many members are in the HOL

Answer 1

800 members

Question 2

How many hereditary peers are in the HOL ?

Answer 2

92

Question 3

How many archbishops and bishops of the Church of England is in the HOL ?

Answer 3

26

Question 4

What are the roles in the HOL ?

Answer 4

• hereditary peers
• life peers
• archbishop and bishop
• HOL appointment commissions
• Lord speakers

Question 5

Why are life peers appointed in the HOL?

Answer 5

Due to their expertise and contributions to society

Question 6

Who can life peers be in the HOL?

Answer 6

Leaders of religious faith

Question 7

why can life peers be leaders of religious faiths in the HOL?

Answer 7

To Acknowledge diversity in religious beliefs in the UK

Question 8

What do life peers do in the HOL?

Answer 8

Follow party line on most issues

Question 9

What is a cross bencher in the HOL?

Answer 9

Members of the HOL who do not have any political affiliations

Question 10

What do the HOL appointments commission decide ?

Answer 10

Decides who is suitable to be nominated

Question 11

Who is the speaker of the HOL ?

Answer 11

John McFall, Baron McFall of Alcluith