Question 5.4-009

In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords?

Correct Answer

They lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords.

Explanation

“Hereditary” means the titles were inherited to the next generation. In 1999, the hereditary lost automatic right to attend the House of Lords. Now only few of their number get elected to represent them in the House of Lords.

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