House of Lords Act 1999
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The House of Lords Act 1999 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed the House of Lords, one of the chambers of Parliament. The Act was given Royal Assent on 11 November 1999. For centuries, the House of Lords had included several hundred members who inherited their seats ; the Act removed such a right. However, as part of a compromise, the Act did permit ninety-two hereditary peers to remain in the House. Another ten were created life peers to enable them to remain in the House.
Margaret Beckett, Leader of the House of Commons, introduced the Bill
William Hague, the Conservative Leader of the Opposition, led the opposition to the Act
Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, was made a life peer in 1999
The Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949 are two Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which form part of the constitution of the United Kingdom. Section 2(2) of the Parliament Act 1949 provides that the two Acts are to be construed as one.
Passing of the Parliament Bill, 1911, from the drawing by S. Begg
Clement Attlee