functions of the lords

Question 1

delaying

Answer 1

• october 2015 - Lords voted to delay tax credit cuts - almost stopped bill entirely

Question 2

national debates

Answer 2

debated brexit arrangements for EU citizens

Question 3

scrutiny of legislation

Answer 3

• 2014 children’s and families act
• lords made an amendment of banning smoking in card with children

Question 4

scrutinizing secondary legislation

Answer 4

2015 - Lords voted against secondary legislation which would have reduced family tax credits to low income families