Announcement

The Clerk of the Parliaments announced the result of the by-elections to elect two hereditary Peers, which were held in accordance with Standing Order 10.

In the whole-House election to elect a hereditary Peer in place of Lord Ampthill, 313 Lords completed valid ballot papers. The successful candidate was Viscount Colville of Culross.

In the election of a Conservative hereditary Peer in place of the Earl of Onslow, 45 Lords completed valid ballot papers. The successful candidate was Lord Ashton of Hyde.